inapproachable

adjective

ˌi-nə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce inapproachable (audio)
Definition of inapproachablenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inapproachable
  1. inaccessible
  2. unavailable
  3. untouchable
Adjective
  • The settlement was reached in 2021 under Trump’s Justice Department after federal officials found problems, such as ramps that were too steep and inaccessible parking, according to the court papers.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This exposure can lead to job opportunities, investments and knowledge transfer that might otherwise be inaccessible.
    Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inaccessible
Adjective
  • But this legislation was overly broad, rushed and unavailable for amendment or revision.
    Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Numerous national retailers were carrying the fashion dolls such as Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, Toys r Us, and Amazon but by Sunday evening they were being pulled or listed online as unavailable.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of unavailable
Adjective
  • Having an untouchable judiciary is the opposite of what democracies demand.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • As Marie, Bassett is a glamorous, untouchable, intriguing presence who has the capacity for both great cruelty and great compassion.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of untouchable
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inappreciativeness

inapproachable

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