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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The crisis stems principally from land use policies that artificially restrict housing supply, driving up land prices and making homeownership unattainable for many.
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Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 June 2024
The American Psychological Association has found that 83% of teenagers report school as a significant source of stress, and social media greatly exacerbates these pressures, creating a culture of constant comparison and unattainable standards.
—William James Bannon Iv, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
But their current objectives are simply unattainable while Putin remains in power.
—Keith L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
Since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, access to health care has improved, yet remains unattainable for many.
—Eleanore Catolico, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
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Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 June 2024
The American Psychological Association has found that 83% of teenagers report school as a significant source of stress, and social media greatly exacerbates these pressures, creating a culture of constant comparison and unattainable standards.
—William James Bannon Iv, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
But their current objectives are simply unattainable while Putin remains in power.
—Keith L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
Since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, access to health care has improved, yet remains unattainable for many.
—Eleanore Catolico, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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