as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
conventional wisdom had long held that the mountain's summit was inapproachable from the northern slope
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Adjective
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The pier is inaccessible to divers when cruise ships are at port, so check with local dive shops for availability in advance.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026 -
The stretch of river that’s home to the Bloomfield Cod is inaccessible to most visitors – but not remote enough to guarantee the cod’s safety.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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During its closure, all services rendered at city hall will be unavailable, the post said, including municipal court and utility billing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to filling your bird feeders with seed and suet, providing birds with water is often overlooked, especially in winter when ice and snow make other water sources unavailable.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Any move would take long-term planning and a significant shift from the previous internal thought that Garrett simply is untouchable.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Schefter recently reported that those three names have drawn the most trade interest around the league, while rookie quarterback Cam Ward and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons remain untouchable.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Inapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inapproachable. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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