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
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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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Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
Even though reducing meat production in rich countries is a critical component of meeting global climate targets, there’s a sense among large environmental groups that sweeping changes to America’s diet and agricultural policy regime are unattainable.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024
Even the mildest formulation of these objectives—namely, dislodging Hamas from government—seems unattainable.
—Salam Fayyad, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2024
From streamlining processes to introducing capabilities previously deemed unattainable, AI is setting the stage for a transformative leap.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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