UNAPPROACHABLE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

unapproachable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl

Definition of unapproachable

as in inaccessible

hard or impossible to get to or get at a nearly unapproachable fortress in the mountains

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Recent Examples of unapproachable That is unsurprising, because David Byrne’s infinitely curious collection of geeky grey matter is quite unlike that of most unapproachable rock stars. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Many in this demographic choose craft cocktails or hard seltzers over a traditional Cabernet, viewing wine as unapproachable and tied to an older, exclusive demographic. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Her growing up outside of the fold only helps the couple be more like the people, rather than unapproachable. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026 There’s nary a crease to be seen in Bina Daigeler’s costumes, all covetable, unapproachable and tailored to the gods; Matthew Herbert’s score may be among the lushest ever slathered over such horrible goings-on. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapproachable

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In response to a successful challenge, library staff have to relocate the material to an area inaccessible to minors, the law says.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The Dollywood website became overloaded Tuesday after word spread of her death and was inaccessible for more than two hours.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaccessible

Adjective

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID dashboard, new data on strains is currently unavailable due to low sequencing submissions.

— Christy Santhosh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Nearly every major contributor was unavailable after being used to the brink over the course of the homestand.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of unavailable

Adjective

Ahmed is heartened by the pushback against Hindu nationalism in recent years from progressive Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Dalits, members of the former untouchable caste in India who have historically faced discrimination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
As Dolly Parton leaves behind an untouchable legacy, Bill Maher went for an easy boob joke in his on-air tribute.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

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