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
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.
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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
There are strains of the familiar and the beautiful waiting for you in genres and expressions of music that might at first seem unapproachable.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
But when leaders are distant, unapproachable or transactional, employees may hesitate to share ideas, raise concerns or engage fully.
—Alex Draper, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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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
There are strains of the familiar and the beautiful waiting for you in genres and expressions of music that might at first seem unapproachable.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
But when leaders are distant, unapproachable or transactional, employees may hesitate to share ideas, raise concerns or engage fully.
—Alex Draper, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
Adjective
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But Redzepi knows that the cost and the limited number of seats — just 42 guests at each seating, four days a week — means his food will be inaccessible to the average Angeleno.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Proponents for open enrollment policies say that the process allows families to choose the best academic environment for their children and allows low-income families to enroll in schools that would otherwise be inaccessible due to high housing costs.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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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But Cher’s grant was untouchable, the judge found.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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That close working relationship gave Henson a unique view of Bowie, not just as an untouchable icon, but as a playful, patient collaborator who embraced both the magic and unpredictability of a puppet-heavy production.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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