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.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 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
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 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
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unapproachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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Aside from the snail’s contributions to modern armor and material sciences, Copley says, there are philosophical reasons to preserve the future of a creature that lives in an environment as alien and inaccessible to humans as any ecosystem on our planet.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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His Georges is so psychologically sealed off that even his own guilt seems inaccessible to him.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Kate Martin made her Sparks debut as a developmental player with Atkins and Sania Feagin (lower left leg) unavailable and picked up one rebound in six minutes.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Services become unavailable because of sanctions, regulatory shifts, or local law.—
David Liberman,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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However, that protection does not mean survivor benefits are untouchable in every situation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Jonathan Anderson took the brand’s delicate, almost untouchable feminine aesthetic and added a touch of irony.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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