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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When that collaboration can flourish, teams can achieve results that would be unattainable individually, which then maximizes customer value and enterprise growth.
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Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Women have sometimes been their own worst enemies, holding themselves — and their friends — to unattainable standards.
—Laura Mills, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
And in this economy, the cost of fragrances, especially those that are niche and designer, are unattainable and unaffordable for many.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This disorder is one of delusion, which makes the person believe someone—often a celebrity, or someone unattainable—is in love with them.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2025
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Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Women have sometimes been their own worst enemies, holding themselves — and their friends — to unattainable standards.
—Laura Mills, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
And in this economy, the cost of fragrances, especially those that are niche and designer, are unattainable and unaffordable for many.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This disorder is one of delusion, which makes the person believe someone—often a celebrity, or someone unattainable—is in love with them.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 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 1 Jun. 2025.
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