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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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Total consistency is unattainable in foreign policy.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Total consistency is unattainable in foreign policy.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
For busy professionals, mindfulness can seem like an unattainable luxury, but Becky challenges this perception by offering simple yet effective techniques.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
The crisis stems principally from land use policies that artificially restrict housing supply, driving up land prices and making homeownership unattainable for many.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 June 2024
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 7 Jul. 2024.
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