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
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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But city officials now say that the deadline of August 2027 is unattainable.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The American Dream is seen under pressure, often unattainable.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Even before the earthquakes, conditions in Venezuela were also dire, with two-thirds of its residents living in poverty and housing often unattainable — something that’s likely to worsen after thousands of homes and apartment buildings were destroyed in the quake.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
While the world continues to push unattainable beauty standards into every aspect of our lives, women of all ages are quietly protesting the status quo by starting a revolution that embraces aging and natural beauty rather than rejecting them.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The American Dream is seen under pressure, often unattainable.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Even before the earthquakes, conditions in Venezuela were also dire, with two-thirds of its residents living in poverty and housing often unattainable — something that’s likely to worsen after thousands of homes and apartment buildings were destroyed in the quake.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
While the world continues to push unattainable beauty standards into every aspect of our lives, women of all ages are quietly protesting the status quo by starting a revolution that embraces aging and natural beauty rather than rejecting them.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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