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 HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system. — Katherine Ruppelt, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system. — Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 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 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 See All Example Sentences for unapproachable

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Adjective

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
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

Definition of inaccessible

Adjective

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

Definition of unavailable

Adjective

In a near replay of the previous match in Durham, Sharma was beginning to look untouchable when the introduction of Sam Curran forced the error, albeit with a low full toss that was pumped straight to deep midwicket to cut Sharma short on 43.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
With a 143-point gap in the constructors’ standings to leaders Mercedes, the Silver Arrows currently look untouchable.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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