Unachievable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unachievable

[ ˌʌnəˈtʃiːvəb(ə)l ]

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goal setting

Not capable of being attained or achieved; impossible to accomplish.

Synonyms

impossible, unattainable, unrealistic

Examples of usage

It was an unachievable task to finish the project in one day.
The deadline was unachievable given the amount of work required.

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expectations

Not able to be reached or accomplished; beyond one's capabilities.

Synonyms

unobtainable, unreachable, unrealizable

Examples of usage

The expectations set by the manager were unachievable for the team.
Her standards for perfection were unachievable for most people.

Translations

Translations of the word "unachievable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalcançável

🇮🇳 अप्राप्य

🇩🇪 unerreichbar

🇮🇩 tidak tercapai

🇺🇦 недосяжний

🇵🇱 nieosiągalny

🇯🇵 達成不可能 (たっせいふかのう)

🇫🇷 inatteignable

🇪🇸 inalcanzable

🇹🇷 ulaşılamaz

🇰🇷 도달할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يمكن تحقيقه

🇨🇿 nedosažitelný

🇸🇰 nedosiahnuteľný

🇨🇳 无法实现的

🇸🇮 nedosegljiv

🇮🇸 óaðgengilegur

🇰🇿 қол жетпейтін

🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი

🇦🇿 əlçatmaz

🇲🇽 inalcanzable

Word origin

The word 'unachievable' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'achievable'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of something being unachievable has been present throughout history, as people have always faced challenges that seem insurmountable. The word reflects the human experience of striving for goals that may be out of reach or beyond one's capabilities.