Unattained: meaning, definitions and examples

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unattained

 

[ ˌənəˈteɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

goal setting

Not achieved or reached; not fulfilled or accomplished.

Synonyms

unaccomplished, unachieved, unfulfilled.

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Word Description / Examples
unattained

This word is appropriate when referring to goals, milestones, or levels that have yet to be reached. It implies that there is still an ongoing effort or possibility.

  • Her dream of becoming an astronaut remains unattained.
  • Despite many attempts, the team’s target has remained unattained.
unachieved

Choose this word when discussing goals or results that were not reached. It can imply a recognition of the difficulty or challenges in achieving the goal.

  • The company set high sales targets, but many remained unachieved.
  • Despite her hard work, the championship title stayed unachieved.
unfulfilled

This word is best used when talking about desires, dreams, or potential that has not been realized. It often carries an emotional or personal nuance.

  • He felt unfulfilled in his job despite the good salary.
  • Her aspirations of becoming a writer were unfulfilled.
unaccomplished

Use this word when referring to tasks or objectives that remain incomplete, often suggesting a lack of skill or effort. It may carry a slightly negative connotation.

  • He feels unaccomplished in his career despite his numerous efforts.
  • The project was left unaccomplished due to poor planning.

Examples of usage

  • The team's unattained goal was to win the championship.
  • Despite her efforts, her dreams remained unattained.
  • His unattained ambitions haunted him for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "unattained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não alcançado

🇮🇳 अप्राप्त

🇩🇪 unerreicht

🇮🇩 belum tercapai

🇺🇦 не досягнутий

🇵🇱 nieosiągnięty

🇯🇵 未達成(みたっせい)

🇫🇷 non atteint

🇪🇸 no alcanzado

🇹🇷 ulaşılamamış

🇰🇷 달성되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير محقق

🇨🇿 nedosažený

🇸🇰 nedosiahnutý

🇨🇳 未达到 (wèi dádào)

🇸🇮 neizpolnjen

🇮🇸 óafrekað

🇰🇿 жетпеген

🇬🇪 მიღწეული

🇦🇿 nail olunmamış

🇲🇽 no alcanzado

Etymology

The word 'unattained' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'attain'. The concept of something being unattained has been present in the English language for centuries, reflecting the human desire for achievement and success. The word serves to describe the state of goals, dreams, or aspirations that have not been realized or reached.

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