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

unattainability

ˌən-ə-ˌtā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

unattainably

ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• inaccessible
• inapproachable
• inconvenient
• unapproachable
• unavailable
• unobtainable
• unreachable
• untouchable

Examples of unattainable in a Sentence

an eagle's nest in an unattainable location

unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal

Recent Examples on the Web

While a Sholes & Gliddon is these days regarded as the cornerstone of any typewriter enthusiast's collection, the original and quite magnificent Malling Hansen Writing Ball is now all but unattainable. —Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025

This distinction shaped the collection, resulting in designs that feel both realistic and domestic, yet still unattainable, over-the-top, and evocative of a bygone era. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish. —Mike Miller, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025

However, owning your own oasis doesn’t have to be unattainable. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unattainable

• attainable
• explainable
• maintainable
• obtainable
• sustainable
• ascertainable
• unexplainable
• unobtainable
• unsustainable
• trainable