Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not able to be obtained or acquired: "unacquirable" describes something that cannot be gained, secured, or possessed through effort, purchase, or any other means.
   • Not attainable: It refers to something that is beyond reach, either due to scarcity, restriction, or inherent impossibility.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The rare painting is unacquirable, as the owner refuses to sell it. (The painting cannot be obtained.)
  • True happiness is unacquirable through material wealth alone. (Happiness cannot be gained solely by buying things.)
  • Some ancient artifacts are now unacquirable due to legal protections. (The artifacts cannot be acquired because of laws.)

Advanced Usage

• "unacquirable by purchase": something that cannot be bought with money.
  • Loyalty is unacquirable by purchase; it must be earned. (Loyalty cannot be bought.)
• "unacquirable through effort": something that cannot be obtained even with hard work.
  • Perfect health is unacquirable through effort for those with genetic disorders. (Health cannot be gained despite trying.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unacquirable (adj): the base form.
• Acquirable (adj): able to be obtained. (Opposite of "unacquirable")
  • The software is easily acquirable online. (The software can be obtained.)
• Acquire (v): to obtain or gain possession of something.
  • She hopes to acquire new skills through training. (She wants to gain skills.)

Synonyms

• Unobtainable: not able to be obtained.
• Unattainable: not able to be reached or achieved.
• Inaccessible: difficult or impossible to reach or get.
• Unavailable: not able to be used or had.

Antonyms

• Acquirable: able to be obtained.
• Obtainable: able to be gotten.
• Available: able to be used or accessed.

Related Idioms

• "Out of reach": impossible to obtain or achieve.
  • That dream job is still out of reach for now. (The job is unacquirable at present.)
• "Beyond one's grasp": not able to be captured or understood.
  • The top prize remained beyond their grasp. (The prize was unacquirable.)

Additional Notes

• This word is relatively rare and formal, often used in academic, legal, or philosophical contexts to emphasize impossibility or restriction.