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
  • This may be because these plants are hidden in rock piles in a relatively inaccessible and poorly known mountainous area.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Church's half of the concert proceeds will benefit, among many things, a lack of roadway infrastructure to businesses, hospitals and schools that could remain inaccessible for months and potentially forever be impacted by last week's disaster.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inaccessible
Adjective
  • While Vinicius Jr was briefly unavailable because of a hamstring injury, the spotlight was even more firmly on Mbappe, and his performances were disappointing.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s how can Hoosiers help bats at home Installing bat boxes can help provide emergency shelters for bats that might need them when proper roosts are unavailable.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of unavailable
Adjective
  • Parts of the offensive staff under Holgorsen are not untouchable.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Another Bite At The Apple Lawmakers shouldn't necessarily view controversial major rules completed prior to the 60 day window as untouchable.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of untouchable
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inappreciativeness

inapproachable

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