unattainability

noun

as in unavailability

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Recent Examples of unattainability In the years since it was first announced, it’s become defined by its unattainability. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026 And that unattainability translates over to the idea of something synthetic, right? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 These scenes were designed for the average young viewer to enjoy, yet their appeal was offset by their unattainability. — Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattainability
  1. unavailability
  2. inaccessibility
  3. fullness
Noun
  • No official explanation has been offered, but technical issues, bad weather, or unavailability of refueling tanker aircraft could be plausible explanations.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The problem with the volunteer service is the unavailability of people to drive to the station and suit up, according to Elliott.
    — Julia Levine, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of unavailability
Noun
  • What was once a story of inaccessibility had become one of hope.
    — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Their inaccessibility means many lack maps entirely, and others have only low-resolution data.
    — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaccessibility
Noun
  • Naturally released by the pancreas after eating, amylin also helps regulate appetite and promotes feelings of fullness.
    — Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, her brows maintained their standard fullness, and her lips were lined in brown.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fullness

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“Unattainability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattainability. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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