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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Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The campaign sponsors have varying missions, but they are aligned in the belief that homeownership is unattainable for many San Diegans and that the city should create housing policies that tip the scales to favor those who need more assistance.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Maybe computer scientists and AI are going to be the best of buddies, working hand-in-hand to elevate computer science to levels previously unimaginable and unattainable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Despite huge demand for its AI chips, analyst expectations may have hit unattainable highs.
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Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The campaign sponsors have varying missions, but they are aligned in the belief that homeownership is unattainable for many San Diegans and that the city should create housing policies that tip the scales to favor those who need more assistance.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Maybe computer scientists and AI are going to be the best of buddies, working hand-in-hand to elevate computer science to levels previously unimaginable and unattainable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Despite huge demand for its AI chips, analyst expectations may have hit unattainable highs.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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