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
Her growing up outside of the fold only helps the couple be more like the people, rather than unapproachable.
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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
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
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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
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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The best ones can place in your mind’s eye an indelible image of an inaccessible summit, a raging waterfall, or a lonely desert.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Following the call, the agency and East Boise County EMS were dispatched to the trail, which was inaccessible because of a locked access gate.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For too many Californians, homeowners insurance is becoming unaffordable or unavailable altogether.—
Steve Hilton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Phones can become our lifelines—but in a natural disaster, outlets may be unavailable, so having a portable phone charger is a must-have in your emergency kit.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Their first meeting in 2015, a tactical Mayweather victory in one of the most lucrative bouts in boxing history, has lingered as a stubborn footnote in Pacquiao’s otherwise untouchable résumé.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But getting to $5 billion won’t be easy, in part because the biggest portion of the city’s budget is considered untouchable.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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