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
If the cat seems feral or unapproachable, contacting a rescue organization for guidance is recommended.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
As women of color, the duo sought to create a brand that shifted perceptions around wine’s unapproachable stiff upper lip culture, setting their sights on a diverse array of consumers, including young people, people of color and mothers.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Leading men of the time were mass-market curiosities and genuinely unapproachable through other means; the space at the top of culture was still fairly small, and people were hungry to gaze at it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
As women of color, the duo sought to create a brand that shifted perceptions around wine’s unapproachable stiff upper lip culture, setting their sights on a diverse array of consumers, including young people, people of color and mothers.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Leading men of the time were mass-market curiosities and genuinely unapproachable through other means; the space at the top of culture was still fairly small, and people were hungry to gaze at it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unapproachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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Both inaccessible housing and lack of adequate child care are significant economic anchors that burden New Yorkers who would otherwise be more empowered to start and expand families, make career changes, get additional education and start businesses, among other things.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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After relocating Natalia to this isolated, inaccessible house in Lafayette, the Barnetts moved to Canada with their sons in 2013, leaving her behind.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Education Department recently re-opened several IDR plan applications, following a period during which the plans were unavailable.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ten players, not even counting Kerr, have been unavailable at some point in the season.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It is widely considered untouchable due to its popularity and vital role in paying these benefits.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Though there’s an idea that icons like Madonna and other legends in the music world are unbeatable and untouchable, that’s proved to not quite be the case.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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