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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In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
The Leadership Imperative: Balancing Across All Dimensions Rather than chasing an unattainable ideal of balance, leaders should approach it as an ongoing practice—one that flexes with circumstances.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In his viral video, Hester suggested that the decline in clubbing is down to today's music, which encourages Gen Z to project an image of unattainable wealth, leading to self-consciousness at clubs.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Equip them with the power to fight misconceptions, such as the idea that building to safety codes is unattainable or more expensive than the alternative, and advocate for long-term over short-term sight.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
The Leadership Imperative: Balancing Across All Dimensions Rather than chasing an unattainable ideal of balance, leaders should approach it as an ongoing practice—one that flexes with circumstances.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In his viral video, Hester suggested that the decline in clubbing is down to today's music, which encourages Gen Z to project an image of unattainable wealth, leading to self-consciousness at clubs.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Equip them with the power to fight misconceptions, such as the idea that building to safety codes is unattainable or more expensive than the alternative, and advocate for long-term over short-term sight.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.
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