Definitions
- Referring to something that has not been achieved or reached yet. - Talking about a goal or aspiration that has not been fulfilled. - Describing something that is still out of reach or inaccessible.
- Referring to something that has not been acquired or obtained yet. - Talking about an object or item that is still missing or unavailable. - Describing something that is desired but cannot be obtained due to various reasons.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is lacking or missing.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words refer to something that has not been achieved or obtained yet.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unattained is more commonly used to describe goals or aspirations, while unobtained is more often used to describe objects or items.
- 2Meaning: Unattained emphasizes the failure to achieve something, while unobtained emphasizes the inability to acquire something.
- 3Context: Unattained is often used in professional or academic settings, while unobtained is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Unattained can imply a lack of effort or ability, while unobtained can imply external factors beyond one's control.
Remember this!
Unattained and unobtained are synonyms that both describe something that has not been achieved or obtained yet. However, unattained is more commonly used to describe goals or aspirations that have not been fulfilled, while unobtained is more often used to describe objects or items that are still missing or unavailable. Additionally, unattained emphasizes the failure to achieve something, while unobtained emphasizes the inability to acquire something.
