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 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
  • Sponsor is not responsible if winner is unable to use the hotel stay or any other Prize element due to unavailability, blackout dates, expiration, failure to satisfy applicable redemption requirements, or other restrictions imposed by the applicable provider.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 18 June 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
  • Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to Slayton, sparkling water can promote a temporary feeling of fullness, particularly when enjoyed between meals or shortly before eating.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fullness

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