Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be obtained due to external factors or circumstances. - Referring to something that is impossible to acquire or achieve. - Talking about something that is beyond reach or unattainable.
- Describing something that is difficult or impossible to achieve or obtain. - Referring to something that is beyond one's capabilities or resources. - Talking about something that is out of reach or unachievable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that cannot be achieved or obtained.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of difficulty or impossibility.
- 3Both words convey a sense of frustration or disappointment.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inobtainable is less commonly used than unattainable.
- 2Degree: Inobtainable suggests an absolute impossibility, while unattainable suggests a high level of difficulty but not necessarily impossibility.
- 3Connotation: Inobtainable can imply external factors or circumstances beyond one's control, while unattainable can imply personal limitations or lack of resources.
- 4Formality: Inobtainable is more formal than unattainable.
Remember this!
Inobtainable and unattainable are synonyms that describe something that cannot be achieved or obtained. However, inobtainable suggests an absolute impossibility due to external factors or circumstances, while unattainable suggests a high level of difficulty due to personal limitations or lack of resources.
