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unobtainable Synonyms

Another word for unobtainable

Choosing another word for unobtainable depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unattainable
unprocurable
unavailable
inaccessible
Strong
unreachable
out of reach
unachievable
impossible

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unreachable
Strong
disconnected
out of order
dead

Opposites of unobtainable

The opposite of unobtainable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

obtainable
available
attainable
accessible
reachable
procurable
achievable
connected
See all opposites of unobtainable

• Nearby Words

unobservant
unobserved
unobstructed
unobtainable
unobtrusive
unobtrusively
unobvious

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unobtainable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unobtainable
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