unreachable

adjective

un·​reach·​able ˌən-ˈrē-chə-bəl 

: incapable of being reached: such as

a

: impossible to get to or get at

a location unreachable by car

b

: impossible to contact or communicate with

was unreachable by phone

emotionally unreachable teenagers

c

: impossible to achieve : not attainable

an unreachable dream/goal

unreachably

ˌən-ˈrē-chə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unreachable

• inaccessible
• unavailable

Examples of unreachable in a Sentence

bothered by an unreachable itch on her back

Recent Examples on the Web

Two-factor authentication tools become unreachable. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026

One of the Marshalls on Hollywood Boulevard, near famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre, has closed and was unreachable by phone. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further. —CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Well, the standard for starters was so high, and had essentially become unreachable by the time the writers cast their ballots. —Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unreachable

• reachable
• teachable
• impeachable
• unimpeachable