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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Homeownership is seen as a rite of passage for some, but the current housing market is making that dream unattainable for more and more young people.
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Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
That doesn't mean subscriptions for the next season are unattainable.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
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Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
That doesn't mean subscriptions for the next season are unattainable.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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