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unattainable

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl]

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Learn how to use unattainable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “goals”

(adjective) something is unreachable or impossible to achieve. If you have a dream or goal that you cannot really get, it's considered unattainable.

Example

Winning the championship seemed achievable, but the object of being the best in the world felt unattainable.

Example

She learned that the dream of flying without any help was unattainable as a child.

Example

Can we make our goals attainable instead of thinking they are unattainable?

Context: “relationships”

(adjective) a relationship or feeling that cannot be fully reached or obtained. Sometimes you might want someone's love, but if they don't love you back, it's unattainable.

Example

The friendship felt special but not unattainable; they enjoyed each other's company.

Example

His desire for her attention was unattainable since she was already in a happy relationship.

Example

Why do some feelings seem unattainable no matter how hard we try?

How to pronounce unattainable

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl]

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