Unobtainable

Pronunciation: /ˌənəbˈteɪnəbəl/

Definitions of unobtainable

adjective describing something that cannot be obtained or achieved

Example Sentences

A1 For some people, learning a new language may seem unobtainable.

A2 The dream of becoming a famous actor felt unobtainable to her.

B1 The rare antique vase was considered unobtainable due to its high price.

B2 Despite his efforts, the championship trophy remained unobtainable for the team.

C1 The unobtainable luxury car was only available to a select few elite customers.

C2 The unobtainable goal of achieving world peace continues to elude world leaders.

Examples of unobtainable in a Sentence

formal The rare gemstone was so valuable that it was considered unobtainable by most collectors.

informal That designer handbag is so expensive, it might as well be unobtainable for me.

slang Getting front row tickets to that concert is practically unobtainable unless you know someone on the inside.

figurative Happiness seemed unobtainable to her after the loss of her beloved pet.

Grammatical Forms of unobtainable

• past tense: unobtained
• plural: unobtainables
• comparative: more unobtainable
• superlative: most unobtainable
• present tense: unobtainable
• future tense: will be unobtainable
• perfect tense: has been unobtainable
• continuous tense: is unobtainable
• singular: unobtainable
• positive degree: unobtainable
• infinitive: to be unobtainable
• gerund: unobtainable
• participle: unobtainable

Origin and Evolution of unobtainable

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unobtainable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'obtainable' meaning 'able to be acquired or achieved'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unobtainable' has maintained its original meaning of something that is not able to be acquired or achieved throughout its usage in the English language.