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as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
an eagle's nest in an unattainable location
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as in impossible
incapable of being solved or accomplished
unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal
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Recent Examples of unattainable
Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.
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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
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
See All Example Sentences for unattainable
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
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
See All Example Sentences for unattainable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattainable
Adjective
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Both inaccessible housing and lack of adequate child care are significant economic anchors that burden New Yorkers who would otherwise be more empowered to start and expand families, make career changes, get additional education and start businesses, among other things.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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After relocating Natalia to this isolated, inaccessible house in Lafayette, the Barnetts moved to Canada with their sons in 2013, leaving her behind.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These individuals, often without any formal guidebook, push their bodies to do what most believe is impossible.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But that is impossible if one of the parties is in the middle of a complete breakdown.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ten players, not even counting Kerr, have been unavailable at some point in the season.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Education Department recently re-opened several IDR plan applications, following a period during which the plans were unavailable.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are so many hopeless people out there struggling right now financially and with providing for their families.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sabah had a hopeless prognosis: severe brain edema.—
Ayesha Khan,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It is widely considered untouchable due to its popularity and vital role in paying these benefits.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Though there’s an idea that icons like Madonna and other legends in the music world are unbeatable and untouchable, that’s proved to not quite be the case.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The goal is to focus on a clear, authentic message that highlights your real expertise and values, rather than chasing unobtainable trends.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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But an array of A-listers, whose ability to obtain otherwise unobtainable golden tickets remains unparalleled, have been through those unremarkable doors in recent weeks.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattainable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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