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
HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system.
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Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
That is unsurprising, because David Byrne’s infinitely curious collection of geeky grey matter is quite unlike that of most unapproachable rock stars.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproachable
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Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk.
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Starting in 2028, every PlayStation game comes with an expiry date; as soon as the PS5’s digital store shuts down, a huge swath of games will simply become inaccessible.
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The platform, which formerly only offered deals on flights, will offer standalone hotel bookings and better value through flight and hotel bundle offerings Travelers will gain access to exclusive pricing that is otherwise unavailable when booking flights and accommodations separately.
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It's now been unavailable for two weeks.
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In a near replay of the previous match in Durham, Sharma was beginning to look untouchable when the introduction of Sam Curran forced the error, albeit with a low full toss that was pumped straight to deep midwicket to cut Sharma short on 43.
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With a 143-point gap in the constructors’ standings to leaders Mercedes, the Silver Arrows currently look untouchable.
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“Unapproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproachable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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