Unattainability: meaning, definitions and examples

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unattainability

 

[ ˌənəˌteɪnəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inability to reach or achieve

The unattainability of his dream left him feeling hopeless and defeated. The unattainability of perfection is a common theme in literature and art. The unattainability of happiness can lead to feelings of discontent and frustration.

Synonyms

impossibility, inaccessibility, unfeasibility.

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Word Description / Examples
unattainability

This word is used when something cannot be achieved or accomplished despite efforts.

  • The unattainability of perfection can be frustrating
  • The athlete realized the unattainability of his personal goals
inaccessibility

This word is used when something cannot be reached or obtained, often due to physical barriers or limitations.

  • The inaccessibility of the remote village made it difficult to provide aid
  • The inaccessibility of certain areas of the website was frustrating for users
impossibility

This word is used when something cannot happen or be true under any circumstances.

  • The impossibility of traveling faster than light is a fundamental principle of physics
  • Solving this puzzle within five minutes is an impossibility
unfeasibility

This word is used when something is unlikely to be done or achieved due to practical constraints.

  • The unfeasibility of the project became clear after budget cuts
  • The unfeasibility of the proposal was evident from the lack of resources

Examples of usage

  • The unattainability of Everest's summit has not deterred climbers from attempting the climb.
  • She was consumed by the unattainability of her goals, leading to feelings of inadequacy.
  • The unattainability of success can be a powerful motivator for some individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "unattainability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalcançabilidade

🇮🇳 अप्राप्यता

🇩🇪 Unerreichbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakcapaiannya

🇺🇦 недосяжність

🇵🇱 nieosiągalność

🇯🇵 到達不能

🇫🇷 inaccessibilité

🇪🇸 inaccesibilidad

🇹🇷 ulaşılamazlık

🇰🇷 도달 불가능성

🇸🇦 عدم القدرة على الوصول

🇨🇿 nedosažitelnost

🇸🇰 nedosiahnuteľnosť

🇨🇳 难以达到

🇸🇮 nedosegljivost

🇮🇸 óaðgengileiki

🇰🇿 жете алмаушылық

🇬🇪 მიუწვდომლობა

🇦🇿 çatışmazlıq

🇲🇽 inaccesibilidad

Etymology

The word unattainability is derived from the verb 'attain,' which comes from the Old French ataindre, meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to reach.' The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the negation or reversal of the meaning. The concept of unattainability has been explored in various philosophical, literary, and psychological contexts, highlighting the human tendency to strive for unreachable goals.

See also: attain, attainability, attainable, attaining, attainment, unattainable, unattainably, unattained.