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unapproachable

[uhn-uh-proh-chuh-buhl] / ˌʌn əˈproʊ tʃə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
unfriendly
Synonyms
WEAK
aloof chilly cold cold-shoulder cool distant frigid hesitant inaccessible remote reserved standoffish uncommunicative unsociable withdrawn
Antonyms
WEAK
approachable easy friendly
ADJECTIVE
difficult to get to
Synonyms
WEAK
inaccessible out of reach out-of-the-way remote unattainable unobtainable unreachable
Antonyms
WEAK
approachable easy friendly

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People on the street describe a formidable figure who was unapproachable and always surrounded by guards.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

“Some of the biggest and most sought-after events in the world are unapproachable and inaccessible to the majority of people,” says Cosm CEO Terry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

"Our continued collaboration with the So lab and their expertise with microscope development has enabled in vivo studies that are unapproachable using conventional, out-of-the-box two photon microscopes," she added.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Before Patrick is propositioned to take Kat out, he is portrayed as scary, lonely and unapproachable.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2024

When the tea bell rang, Jo appeared, looking so grim and unapproachable that it took all Amy’s courage to say meekly...

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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