What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unattained
Example
The unattained dream of becoming a famous musician still lingered in his mind. [unattained: adjective]
Example
She felt disappointed that her goals remained unattained despite her hard work. [unattained: past participle]
unachieved
Example
His unachieved dreams of traveling the world left him feeling unfulfilled. [unachieved: adjective]
Example
The project remained unachieved due to lack of resources and support. [unachieved: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unattained is more common than unachieved in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unattained and unachieved?
Unattained is more formal than unachieved.
