Unobtained: meaning, definitions and examples
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unobtained
[ˌʌn.əbˈteɪnd ]
Definition
rare
Not obtained or achieved, typically due to difficulty or obstacles.
Synonyms
inaccessible, unattainable, unreachable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unobtained |
Used when something has not been acquired or achieved yet, typically in the context of goals, items, or information.
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unattainable |
Describes a goal or aspiration that cannot be achieved, often implying an element of impossibility or extreme difficulty.
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inaccessible |
Refers to something that cannot be reached, entered, or used, often due to physical barriers or restrictions.
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unreachable |
Pertains to something or someone that cannot be contacted or physically reached, often used in personal or technical contexts.
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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.