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 Moving my feet in 4-inch heels at 115 beats per minute seemed unapproachable. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unapproachable

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The crisis has intensified pressure on humanitarian organizations to deliver food in some of the world's most dangerous and inaccessible regions.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The agency warns rising tides could make 210 homes inaccessible across low-lying areas of Hamilton Beach, Howard Beach, Old Howard Beach, and Lindenwood.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of inaccessible

Adjective

Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Within that given territory, a team’s games are unavailable on the NBA’s out-of-market, $110/season League Pass product.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unavailable

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Like Ambedkar, 30-year-old CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke is a Dalit, or untouchable within the Hindu caste system.

— Amrita Basu, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Sure enough, the Brewers untouchable bullpen immediately got to work, getting a shutdown inning as JoJo Romero got Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman in order on just 12 pitches.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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