unattainable

un·at·tain·able | \ ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl

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Definition of unattainable

: not able to be accomplished or achieved : not attainable unattainable goals an unattainable ideal

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Recent Examples on the Web Barbie, which turned 60 this year, has long been criticized for setting unattainable beauty standards for young girls. — The Christian Science Monitor, "the universal influence of Mister Rogers," 21 Nov. 2019 Nearly three-quarters have gotten no payment; a previous examination by the Orlando Sentinel found SGL often imposes an unattainable standard of proof. — Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, "I-4 Ultimate: Delays, overruns and deaths plague project," 23 Oct. 2019 And then there was the one branching path toward serenity: Old man Morty, dying in the company of unattainable Jessica (Kari Wahlgren) declaring her love. — Darren Franich, EW.com, "Rick and Morty season 4 premieres with a thrilling multiversal time-twister," 11 Nov. 2019 Their targets remain ambitious, if perhaps unattainable, including John R. Bolton, Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser. — Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, "A Divided House Endorses Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump," 31 Oct. 2019 Lockheed Martin wants to get the cost per hour to $25,000 by 2025, but the Pentagon believes that number may be unattainable. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The F-35 Is Cheap To Buy (But Not To Fly)," 30 Oct. 2019 The best Ikea hacks have always seemed kind of unattainable, though—few people have that kind of skill (or time!). — Michele Petry, House Beautiful, "You Can Now Shop for Ikea Hacks in a Real Brick-and-Mortar Showroom," 23 Aug. 2019 Critics say having an essentially unattainable goal on the books prevents city leaders from having an honest conversation with the public about library funding. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego library funding policy more about ambitions than reality," 13 July 2019 Parts are difficult to find or unattainable for many limited-production classic cars, let alone for the only car of its kind in existence. — Dennis L Taylor, The Mercury News, "Rare Lamborghini turns heads at Pebble Beach’s Tour d’Elegance," 16 Aug. 2019

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2 Dec 2019

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“Unattainable.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 13 December 2019.

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