as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
a nearly unapproachable fortress in the mountains
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Recent Examples of unapproachable
That is unsurprising, because David Byrne’s infinitely curious collection of geeky grey matter is quite unlike that of most unapproachable rock stars.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her growing up outside of the fold only helps the couple be more like the people, rather than unapproachable.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s nary a crease to be seen in Bina Daigeler’s costumes, all covetable, unapproachable and tailored to the gods; Matthew Herbert’s score may be among the lushest ever slathered over such horrible goings-on.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her growing up outside of the fold only helps the couple be more like the people, rather than unapproachable.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s nary a crease to be seen in Bina Daigeler’s costumes, all covetable, unapproachable and tailored to the gods; Matthew Herbert’s score may be among the lushest ever slathered over such horrible goings-on.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unapproachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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The program is intended to use revenue from the sale of inaccessible state lands to purchase new, accessible state lands.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Sprinkle Insecticidal Dust Insecticidal dusts are effective for inaccessible areas of your home, such as wall voids or around electrical outlets, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Graham was once again unavailable due to an ankle injury sustained against FSU, and the Gators were sunk by just two points at home, missing out on the SEC Championship Game.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Chris Richards, a no-doubt-about-it starter, is unavailable to play with an ankle injury.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Some assume their benefits are completely untouchable, while others worry that a debt could cause their payments to disappear.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The power vacuum meant that Capello was effectively untouchable at the top of English football.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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