unrealizable

[ uhn-ree-uh-lahy-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. incapable of being made actual or real, as an ideal or ambition:

   His dream of military glory was unrealizable.

2. incapable of being sensed or understood; unthinkable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrealizable¹

1830–40; un- ¹ + realizable ( def )

Example Sentences

Every bomb we drop, antagonizing more civilians, makes that goal more unrealizable.

From The Daily Beast

They are giving themselves up to the enjoyment of a coolness which, an hour ago, appeared like an unrealizable dream.

From Project Gutenberg

In accordance with my ideal desires, she comes very nearly to realize my unrealizable dream.

From Project Gutenberg

Little Jacob sat in his tub looking at the kind, strange lady, and feeling himself in a state of unrealizable bliss.

From Project Gutenberg

That would remain, the uncompleted monument of his good intentions, the substance of an unrealizable, impractical dream.

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Her love for Merriam was not lessened; but it now appeared a hopeless and unrealizable thing.

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