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

unattainability

ˌən-ə-ˌtā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

unattainably

ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• inaccessible
• unavailable
• untouchable
• unobtainable

Examples of unattainable in a Sentence

an eagle's nest in an unattainable location

unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal

Recent Examples on the Web

If local housing development is allowed to continue on its current trajectory, houses in Gastonia will become completely unattainable for most of our residents. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025

Instagram and other social media apps have long been a place fueling unattainable beauty standards that many young girls feel pressured to fit into. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025

In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 employs new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency. —Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025

There’s no better time to make that seemingly unattainable dream a reality than during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days this year, running from October 7-8. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unattainable

• attainable
• explainable
• maintainable
• obtainable
• sustainable
• ascertainable
• unexplainable
• unobtainable
• unsustainable
• trainable