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Definition of unobtainable

unobtainable

/ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/
un · ob · tain · a · ble
Adverb:unobtainably
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unobtainable Lexical Profile

unobtainable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not able to be acquired, procured, or achieved; impossible to get or reach.

Example

"The rare manuscript had been out of print for decades and was virtually unobtainable."

2

British Unable to be connected or reached because the line is out of order, disconnected, or does not exist (of a telephone number or line).

Example

"Every time she dialed the customer service number, a recorded voice informed her that the line was unobtainable."

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• Rhymes for unobtainable

• Nearby Words

unobservant
unobserved
unobstructed
unobtainable
unobtrusive
unobtrusively
unobvious

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