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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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Critics of trad wives often accuse them of promoting a lifestyle that's unattainable.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Done right, partnering with a friend can create otherwise unattainable levels of trust, joy and resilience.
—Erik Lehmann, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Perhaps a less apparent market force dragging down certain retailers is what’s for many an unattainable housing market.
—Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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