unattainable
adjective
un·at·tain·able
ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl 
: not able to be accomplished or achieved : not attainable
unattainable goals
an unattainable ideal
Examples of unattainable in a Sentence
an eagle's nest in an unattainable location
unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal
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Safe and efficient solar generation and storage technology currently exists that can give consumers relief from this increase, if policymakers eliminate unnecessary, antiquated and costly regulations that make this choice unattainable for Floridians.
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Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms lend earthiness and veal stock adds something far more unattainable, like a warm memory that's been lost in your head forever.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
The tone needs to be unattainable affluence or tongue-in-cheek, and Emily doesn’t know how to do either.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
This capability provides customers with a strategic military advantage and impressive visibility that is unattainable using traditional satellite imagery.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
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Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms lend earthiness and veal stock adds something far more unattainable, like a warm memory that's been lost in your head forever.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
The tone needs to be unattainable affluence or tongue-in-cheek, and Emily doesn’t know how to do either.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
This capability provides customers with a strategic military advantage and impressive visibility that is unattainable using traditional satellite imagery.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unattainable
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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