Unobtained: meaning, definitions and examples

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unobtained

 

[ˌʌn.əbˈteɪnd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

rare

Not obtained or achieved, typically due to difficulty or obstacles.

Synonyms

inaccessible, unattainable, unreachable.

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Word Description / Examples
unobtained

Used when something has not been acquired or achieved yet, typically in the context of goals, items, or information.

  • The data remains unobtained due to technical difficulties.
  • Many of the rare collectibles in the game are still unobtained.
unattainable

Describes a goal or aspiration that cannot be achieved, often implying an element of impossibility or extreme difficulty.

  • For many, the dream of owning a luxury yacht is simply unattainable.
  • Perfection is often considered an unattainable ideal.
inaccessible

Refers to something that cannot be reached, entered, or used, often due to physical barriers or restrictions.

  • The remote village is inaccessible during the winter months.
  • The website was inaccessible due to server issues.
unreachable

Pertains to something or someone that cannot be contacted or physically reached, often used in personal or technical contexts.

  • The satellite signal was unreachable from our current location.
  • He is currently unreachable by phone, you might want to send an email.

Examples of usage

  • The unobtained treasure remained hidden deep in the cave.
  • She had set her sights on the unobtained scholarship, determined to overcome any obstacles.
  • The unobtained goal seemed out of reach, but she refused to give up.
  • The unobtained dream of becoming a doctor kept him motivated to study hard.
  • Despite the challenges, she was determined to turn the unobtained opportunity into a reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "unobtained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não obtido

🇮🇳 प्राप्त नहीं हुआ

🇩🇪 nicht erhalten

🇮🇩 belum diperoleh

🇺🇦 неотриманий

🇵🇱 nieotrzymany

🇯🇵 未取得 (みしゅとく)

🇫🇷 non obtenu

🇪🇸 no obtenido

🇹🇷 elde edilmemiş

🇰🇷 얻지 못한

🇸🇦 غير مُحَصَّل

🇨🇿 nezískaný

🇸🇰 nezískaný

🇨🇳 未获得 (wèi huòdé)

🇸🇮 nepridobljen

🇮🇸 ekki fengið

🇰🇿 алынбаған

🇬🇪 მიუღებელი

🇦🇿 alınmamış

🇲🇽 no obtenido

Etymology

The word 'unobtained' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'obtain.' It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century.

See also: obtain, obtainable, obtained, obtaining, unobtainable, unobtainably.