adj

unattainable

uh-nuh-TAY-nuh-buhl

Unattainable (adj) means Impossible to reach or achieve. Example: “Perfection is often an unattainable standard.”

adj

Impossible to reach or achieve.

"Perfection is often an unattainable standard."

How to use unattainable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of reach, no matter how hard you try.

Common pairings

an unattainable goal seem unattainable

more unattainable comparative, unattainables plural, most unattainable superlative

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Perfection is often an _____ standard.

From un- + attain + -able.

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What does “unattainable” mean?

The word “unattainable” means impossible to reach or achieve. In plain terms, out of reach, no matter how hard you try.

How do you pronounce “unattainable”?

“Unattainable” is pronounced uh-nuh-TAY-nuh-buhl (/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unattainable” in a sentence?

Here is “unattainable” used in a sentence: “Perfection is often an unattainable standard.”

What part of speech is “unattainable”?

“Unattainable” is an adjective.