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unattainability

noun

as in unavailability

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Recent Examples of unattainability And that unattainability translates over to the idea of something synthetic, right? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 These scenes were designed for the average young viewer to enjoy, yet their appeal was offset by their unattainability. — Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattainability
  1. unavailability
  2. inaccessibility
  3. fullness
Noun
  • The problem with the volunteer service is the unavailability of people to drive to the station and suit up, according to Elliott.
    — Julia Levine, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Mets may benefit from Miller’s potential unavailability and move Luke Weaver for a strong return in their retooling for next season.
    — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of unavailability
Noun
  • Normally those take place on the west coast, in Eugene, Oregon, and inaccessibility problems there limit crowd sizes.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • An Independent Brand with Vision Gabriele’s distinction between exclusivity and inaccessibility may ultimately be the most pertinent one.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of inaccessibility
Noun
  • Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Over the fullness of a season, Ollie Watkins, Jackson’s predecessor, was a reliable goalscorer, consistently hitting at least 15 goals.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fullness

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“Unattainability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattainability. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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