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
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
These are books that, to me, suggest mysteries beyond comprehension, and distant, unapproachable majesty.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Critics of his will argue that his disciplinarian style can lead to him being unapproachable, but early questions regarding his suitability have quietened, with India winning this year’s Champions Trophy tournament.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While many fragrance houses feel unapproachable—too old, too stuffy, too expensive—Tom Ford’s have a personableness to them.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unapproachable
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
These are books that, to me, suggest mysteries beyond comprehension, and distant, unapproachable majesty.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Critics of his will argue that his disciplinarian style can lead to him being unapproachable, but early questions regarding his suitability have quietened, with India winning this year’s Champions Trophy tournament.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While many fragrance houses feel unapproachable—too old, too stuffy, too expensive—Tom Ford’s have a personableness to them.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unapproachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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The report said asbestos is present in flooring, ceiling tiles and pipe insulation, with additional material potentially in inaccessible wall cavities.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Three-quarters of the year, across one of the most mysterious ocean environments on Earth, the darkness, the cold and the crushing pressure make this region almost completely inaccessible to human observation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Topo Chico Mineral Water is unavailable in the United States until later this year, Coca-Cola, the brand’s owner, said in a statement.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The only unavailable Heat players on Friday were Terry Rozier (not with team), Vlad Goldin (G League) and Jahmir Young (G League).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Untarnished and untouchable, La Sultana and its glorious surroundings remain suspended in their peaceful bubble for the enduring future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the star of Lizzie McGuire, the Disney sitcom that aired from 2001 to 2004 and turned her into a teen idol, Duff never came across as an untouchable diva.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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