unapproachable Definition
un·ap·proach·able (un′ə prōc̸h′ə bəl)
adjective
- not to be approached; inaccessible; aloof
- 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.
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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