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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This has made homeownership largely unattainable for average Americans.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 Sep. 2024
This level of control is often unattainable with cloud services, which may impose limitations on configuration and access.
—Eero Teerikorpi, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Still, this does not mean these jobs are unattainable.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
Superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince mastered the art form, creating visually stunning clips that elevated their worldwide presence to previously unattainable levels.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 Sep. 2024
This level of control is often unattainable with cloud services, which may impose limitations on configuration and access.
—Eero Teerikorpi, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Still, this does not mean these jobs are unattainable.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
Superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince mastered the art form, creating visually stunning clips that elevated their worldwide presence to previously unattainable levels.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
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 Sep. 2024.
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