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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When thoughtfully applied, AI can amplify leaders’ potential, offering personalized insights and growth opportunities previously unattainable.
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Alejandro Bravo, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
That’s all very nice but most likely unattainable, according to Asquith’s doubters.
—Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
As the global population soars and housing becomes increasingly unattainable, traditional construction methods fail to meet the growing demand for affordable, quality homes.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
The challengers argued that the EPA overstepped and imposed unattainable standards.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alejandro Bravo, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
That’s all very nice but most likely unattainable, according to Asquith’s doubters.
—Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
As the global population soars and housing becomes increasingly unattainable, traditional construction methods fail to meet the growing demand for affordable, quality homes.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
The challengers argued that the EPA overstepped and imposed unattainable standards.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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