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
an eagle's nest in an unattainable location
unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal
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If Newcastle qualify for the Champions League, easing their PSR (profit and sustainability rules) issues, Isak will surely prove unattainable for anything but the most exorbitant fee.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
For many Tennesseans — including myself at the start of this project — a four-day workweek sounds equally idyllic and unattainable.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
But even by that standard, staying below 1.5 degrees looks increasingly unattainable, according to researchers who have run the numbers.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands understand and map the customer journey, offering a level of real-time insight previously unattainable.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
For many Tennesseans — including myself at the start of this project — a four-day workweek sounds equally idyllic and unattainable.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
But even by that standard, staying below 1.5 degrees looks increasingly unattainable, according to researchers who have run the numbers.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Understanding the Customer Journey: The Power of Real-Time AI
AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands understand and map the customer journey, offering a level of real-time insight previously unattainable.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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