inaccessible

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce inaccessible (audio)
Definition of inaccessiblenext
as in unavailable
hard or impossible to get to or get at the tumor is centered in an inaccessible part of the brain

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Recent Examples of inaccessible Starting in 2028, every PlayStation game comes with an expiry date; as soon as the PS5’s digital store shuts down, a huge swath of games will simply become inaccessible. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Why Canned Food Is a Great Option Food prices have been steadily rising in recent years,1 making fresh, healthy ingredients increasingly inaccessible to the average person. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 21 June 2026 In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel — the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible. — Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inaccessible
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unavailable
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  • The Gaviota shutdown comes as other California rest areas are also temporarily unavailable.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The Pride played without NWSL scoring leader Barba Banda (11 goals), who was unavailable because of a thigh injury.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
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“Inaccessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccessible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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