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Definition of unattainable

unattainable

/ˌʌn.əˈteɪ.nə.bəl/
un · at · tain · a · ble
Adverb:unattainably
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unattainable Lexical Profile

unattainable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not able to be reached, achieved, or acquired.

Example

"Perfection is an unattainable goal, so it is far healthier to strive for steady progress instead."

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• Rhymes for unattainable

• Nearby Words

unassumingness
unathletic
unattached
unattainable
unattainably
unattempted
unattended

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 16th century from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'attainable', which derives from Old French 'ateindre' and ultimately from Latin 'attingere' ('to touch upon' or 'to reach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unattainable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unattainable
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