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

• inaccessible
• inapproachable
• inconvenient
• unapproachable
• unattainable
• unavailable
• unobtainable
• untouchable

Examples of unreachable in a Sentence

bothered by an unreachable itch on her back

Recent Examples on the Web

Infamous Internet imageboard and wretched hive of scum and villainy 4chan was apparently hacked at some point Monday evening and remains mostly unreachable as of this writing. —ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025

This may translate to interest in private charters and reserves or boutique cruises to previously unreachable or unexplored places accompanied by knowledgeable guides. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024

A number of additional victims remain under the rubble and on roads that are unreachable by ambulance and civil defense crews, the ministry said. —Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025

Now, more than 20 residents have been left unreachable in the rural, mountainous county with a population of around 18,000. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unreachable

• reachable
• teachable
• impeachable
• unimpeachable