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unapproachable Definition

un·ap·proach·able (un′ə prōc̸hə bəl)

adjective

  1. not to be approached; inaccessible; aloof
  2. having no rival or equal; unmatched

  • unapologetic
  • unappalled
  • unapparent
  • unappealable
  • unappealing
  • unappeasable
  • unappetizing
  • unappreciated
  • unappreciative
  • unapprehensive
  • unapproached

unapproachable Related Forms

un′·ap·proach′·abil·ity noun or un′·ap·proach·able·ness un′·ap·proach·ably adverb

unapproachable Synonyms

unapproachable

modif.

  1. Distant

    withdrawn, hesitant, aloof; see inaccessible, distant.

  2. Unmatched

    peerless, unsurpassed, best; see excellent, superior, unique 1.

unapproachable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

light: His home is like an unapproachable light to us.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: I really tried to relate to the central character but found him so unapproachable even when Jake Gyllenhaal was giving such a wonderful performance.
  • completely: Feral kittens grow up as if they are wild animals and become completely unapproachable.
  • not: My response was that while in truth the standards set forth might be unachievable, they were not unapproachable.
  • somewhat: However, we are aware that a lot of men still find their GP somewhat unapproachable ( or even embarrassed ) on sexual matters.
  • quite: I have spoken to people who say they feel like it can be quite unapproachable and that is not necessarily very healthy.
  • too: To such people the aristocratic gods of the Tuatha de Danann may have been too unapproachable, even if access had been allowed them.

Used with adjective complement

seem: These films showed a certain bravery in tackling a subject which, at the time, seemed unapproachable.

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