Unattainable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unattainable
[ ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl ]
inaccessible
Impossible to achieve or reach.
Synonyms
impossible, out of reach, unachievable
Examples of usage
- It seemed like an unattainable goal at first, but with determination, she managed to accomplish it.
- The summit of the mountain looked unattainable from where they were standing.
Translations
Translations of the word "unattainable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inalcançável
🇮🇳 अप्राप्य
🇩🇪 unerreichbar
🇮🇩 tidak terjangkau
🇺🇦 недосяжний
🇵🇱 nieosiągalny
🇯🇵 手の届かない
🇫🇷 inaccessible
🇪🇸 inalcanzable
🇹🇷 ulaşılmaz
🇰🇷 접근할 수 없는
🇸🇦 لا يمكن الوصول إليه
🇨🇿 nedosažitelný
🇸🇰 nedosiahnuteľný
🇨🇳 无法达到的
🇸🇮 nedosegljiv
🇮🇸 óaðgengilegur
🇰🇿 жеткізілмейтін
🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი
🇦🇿 əlçatmaz
🇲🇽 inalcanzable
Etymology
The word 'unattainable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'attain' meaning 'to achieve'. The combination of these two parts forms the adjective 'unattainable', which has been used in English since the 17th century. The concept of something being unattainable is universal, as people often face challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome.
See also: attain, attainability, attainable, attaining, attainment, unattainability, unattainably, unattained.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,202, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18201 zoom
- 18202 unattainable
- 18203 joyfully
- 18204 interestingly
- 18205 nostalgic
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