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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cold cold-shoulder cool distant frigid hesitant inaccessible remote reserved standoffish uncommunicative unsociable withdrawn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

Example Sentences

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And the rise of AirPods means we’re all tuned into our own little worlds, appearing unapproachable for conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Variety described it as "dutiful fan service, sure to satisfy legions of cultists cosplaying in tweed, but not unapproachable to viewers who aren't entirely au fait with the show".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

His reticent demeanor, coupled with his enormous stature in the game, gave many people the impression that he was unapproachable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 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

All of them, to me, seemed highly unapproachable.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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