unprocurable

Impossible to get

Unprocurable means impossible to obtain or acquire.

The word appears in formal or literary contexts when something simply cannot be gotten, whether due to scarcity, legal restriction, or nonexistence: The documents remained unprocurable despite months of effort.

Unobtainable carries the same meaning and sees wider use.

unattainable

inaccessible

Cannot be reached

unaffordable · exclusive · privileged · elusive · impossible · hopeless · futile · insurmountable

scarce

depleted

Severely reduced or emptied

sparse · meager · deficient · dwindling · shortage · paucity · lacking · wanting · scanty · minimal

rare

collectible

Object worth amassing

antique · vintage · exotic · unique · heirloom · artifact · relic · gem · treasure · handcrafted

forbidden

banned

Officially disallowed

restricted · contraband · illicit · illegal · embargoed · sanctioned · blacklisted · controlled · regulated · off-limits

Opposites
availability/obtainability

unprocurableprocurable

Able to be obtained

obtainable · available · accessible · acquirable · attainable

Family

procure, procurement, procuring, procures, procurer, procurable

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G