unattainable
adjective/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
Frequency rank: #14,684 most common English word
Meaning
impossible to achieve or obtain; beyond one's reach.
Example sentence
She dreamed of reaching goals that once seemed completely unattainable.
Synonyms & related words
- impossible
- unreachable
- unachievable
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