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
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That may seem now a perhaps uncomfortable and unattainable level of empathy to expect of elites in power in Western capitals.
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Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Many of Bargeld’s lyrics describe journeys with unattainable goals.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
While all agreed that a shortage of affordable units is a major obstacle, several attorneys and advocates said DFCS adds to the challenge for low-income parents by insisting their housing meet requirements that can be unattainable.
—Stephannie Stokes, ProPublica, 1 Apr. 2024
These technologies allow for the processing of data at a scale and speed unattainable for human analysts.
—Don Dodds, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Living up to strangers’ expectations, that’s nearly unattainable.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
The price of flights, transportation, lodging, and meals can make some destinations unattainable for the average person.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
Sellers can now approach the dropshipping market with a level of confidence and strategic insight that was previously unattainable.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
This technology allows for a level of insight that was previously unattainable, giving coaches and players the tools to optimize their training and strategies.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Many of Bargeld’s lyrics describe journeys with unattainable goals.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
While all agreed that a shortage of affordable units is a major obstacle, several attorneys and advocates said DFCS adds to the challenge for low-income parents by insisting their housing meet requirements that can be unattainable.
—Stephannie Stokes, ProPublica, 1 Apr. 2024
These technologies allow for the processing of data at a scale and speed unattainable for human analysts.
—Don Dodds, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Living up to strangers’ expectations, that’s nearly unattainable.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
The price of flights, transportation, lodging, and meals can make some destinations unattainable for the average person.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
Sellers can now approach the dropshipping market with a level of confidence and strategic insight that was previously unattainable.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
This technology allows for a level of insight that was previously unattainable, giving coaches and players the tools to optimize their training and strategies.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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