Unobtainable (Adjective)
Meaning
Not capable of being obtained; "a rare work, today almost inaccessible"; "timber is virtually unobtainable in the islands"; "untouchable resources buried deep within the earth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rare species of orchid was unobtainable in the local market due to its limited cultivation.
- The ancient manuscript was considered unobtainable by most scholars due to its fragile condition and restricted access.
- The company's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy was deemed unobtainable by many experts due to the high costs involved.
- The remote village was surrounded by mountains, making medical supplies and other essential goods unobtainable during the winter months.
- The rare earth elements required for the new technology were unobtainable in the country, forcing the company to rely on imports.