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 the days after the flood, a National Guard helicopter deposited Jarrett in the canyon, which had become inaccessible by car.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
This summer, the Pentagon went a step further and declared that its press office was now a classified space inaccessible to journalists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of inaccessible

Adjective

The body that would need to approve Britain’s new legal test is therefore largely unavailable until around the point the meter starts.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Racheal Kundananji was unavailable for Bay (5-7-3) due to duty with the upcoming WAFCON tournament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of unavailable

Adjective

Before signing Bregman, the Cubs had placed such a high value on Shaw’s future as a two-way third baseman that he was viewed as close to untouchable in trade talks.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Every second of White Nights is steeped in a longing for the impossible, which is maybe why its beauty feels so untouchable, so unexplainable even to this day.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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