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adjective un·reach·able \ˌən-ˈrē-chə-bəl\

Definition of unreachable

  1. :  incapable of being reached: such asa :  impossible to get to or get at a location unreachable by carb :  impossible to contact or communicate with was unreachable by phone emotionally unreachable teenagersc :  impossible to achieve :  not attainable an unreachable dream/goal

unreachably

play \ˌən-ˈrē-chə-blē\ adverb

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First Known Use of unreachable

circa 1586

unreachable Synonyms

Synonyms
inapproachable, inconvenient, unapproachable, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, inaccessible, untouchable
Antonyms
accessible, acquirable, approachable, attainable, convenient, getatable, handy, obtainable, procurable, reachable
Related Words
away, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote, removed; apart, hidden, isolated, out-of-the-way, secluded
Near Antonyms
close, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh

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