unapproachable

adjective

un·​ap·​proach·​able ˌən-ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl 

1

: not approachable : physically inaccessible

2

: having an unfriendly manner : reserved

unapproachability

ˌən-ə-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

unapproachably

ˌən-ə-ˈprō-chə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unapproachable

• inaccessible
• unavailable
• untouchable

Examples of unapproachable in a Sentence

a cold and unapproachable person

a nearly unapproachable fortress in the mountains

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unapproachable

• approachable
• irreproachable