Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impossible to achieve or accomplish: Describes a goal, aim, or outcome that cannot be made real or brought into existence, regardless of effort.
   • Not capable of being realized: Indicates that something is not feasible or practical to attain.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The company abandoned the project after deeming it an unrealizable dream.
  • Given the current budget constraints, their proposed timeline is completely unrealizable.
  • She finally let go of the unrealizable ambition that had caused her so much stress.

Advanced Usage

• In formal or academic contexts: Often used to describe theoretical concepts, economic targets, or political objectives that are fundamentally impractical.
  • The philosopher argued that a perfectly just society is an unrealizable ideal, yet one worth striving for.
• In business or project management: Used to label plans or forecasts that are not achievable.
  • The board rejected the proposal, citing unrealizable revenue projections.

Variants and Related Words

• Unrealizability (noun): The quality or state of being impossible to achieve.
  • The report discussed the unrealizability of the initial plan.
• Realizable (adjective): The direct opposite, meaning capable of being achieved or made real.

Synonyms

• Unattainable: Cannot be reached or accomplished.
• Impracticable: Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
• Infeasible: Not possible to do easily or conveniently.
• Unachievable: Impossible to achieve.

Antonyms

• Achievable: Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
• Feasible: Possible to do easily or conveniently.
• Realizable: Capable of being made real.
• Attainable: Able to be attained; achievable.

Notes on Meaning

The word unrealizable specifically focuses on the impossibility of making something a concrete reality. It often implies that the idea or goal itself may be sound, but external conditions (like resources, time, or physical laws) prevent its realization. It is more formal than synonyms like "impossible."

Adjective

1. impossible to achieve
   • an unattainable goal