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Meaning of "unapproachable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNAPPROACHABLE

unapproachable  [ˌʌnəˈprəʊtʃəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNAPPROACHABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unapproachable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNAPPROACHABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unapproachable in the English dictionary

The first definition of unapproachable in the dictionary is discouraging intimacy, friendliness, etc; aloof. Other definition of unapproachable is inaccessible. Unapproachable is also not to be rivalled.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNAPPROACHABLE


approachable
əˈprəʊtʃəbəl
avouchable
əˈvaʊtʃəbəl
impeachable
ɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl
inapproachable
ˌɪnəˈprəʊtʃəbəl
irreproachable
ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbəl
poachable
ˈpəʊtʃəbəl
reachable
ˈriːtʃəbəl
reproachable
rɪˈprəʊtʃəbəl
searchable
ˈsɜːtʃəbəl
stretchable
ˈstrɛtʃəbəl
switchable
ˈswɪtʃəbəl
teachable
ˈtiːtʃəbəl
touchable
ˈtʌtʃəbəl
unimpeachable
ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl
unmatchable
ʌnˈmætʃəbəl
unreachable
ʌnˈriːtʃəbəl
unsearchable
ʌnˈsɜːtʃəbəl
untouchable
ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl
unwatchable
ʌnˈwɒtʃəbəl
watchable
ˈwɒtʃəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNAPPROACHABLE

unappetizingly
unapplausive
unapplicable
unapplied
unappointed
unappreciated
unappreciation
unappreciative
unapprehended
unapprehensible
unapprehensive
unapprised
unapproachableness
unapproachably
unapproached
unappropriate
unappropriated
unapproved
unapproving
unapprovingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNAPPROACHABLE

able
attachable
breathable
cashable
catchable
coachable
crushable
detachable
distinguishable
fishable
indistinguishable
inextinguishable
laughable
leachable
machine washable
nonperishable
perishable
polishable
publishable
punishable
washable

Synonyms and antonyms of unapproachable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNAPPROACHABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unapproachable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unapproachable

Translation of «unapproachable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNAPPROACHABLE

Find out the translation of unapproachable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unapproachable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unapproachable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

难以接近
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inaccesible
570 millions of speakers

English

unapproachable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहुंच से बाहर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منيع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неприступный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inacessível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অমিশুক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inabordable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak dapat dilalui
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unnahbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

近寄り難い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

접근하기 어려운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unapproachable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không bì được
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேரக்கூடாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनुपलब्ध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yaklaşılamaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inavvicinabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niedostępny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неприступний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inabordabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απρόσιτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontoeganklike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ouppnåeligt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utilnærmelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unapproachable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNAPPROACHABLE»

The term «unapproachable» is regularly used and occupies the 107.708 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNAPPROACHABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unapproachable

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QUOTES WITH «UNAPPROACHABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unapproachable.
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Angie Harmon
I don't want to be unapproachable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNAPPROACHABLE»

Discover the use of unapproachable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unapproachable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unapproachable East
"Unapproachable East" provides a detailed look at the eastern region of the Forgotten Realms world.
Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds, 2003
2
This New Yet Unapproachable America: Lectures after Emerson ...
In this brief yet enlightening collection of lectures, Cavell investigates the work of two of his most tried-and-true subjects: Emerson and Wittgenstein.
Stanley Cavell, 2013
3
UNAPPROACHABLE JESUSes
Unapproachable. Jesuses are simply self empirebuilders and the reason why they do not want you to come too close is because they are aware that you might see all that they are about so they keep dodging you like a plague by mascurading ...
COLETTE ADESUA NEMEDIA-KUPONIYI, 2014
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The Messianic Reduction: Walter Benjamin and the Shape of Time
'S is P' does not designate; rather it means that S is P. Impredicable designates the predicate of a determinate judgment; unapproachable, however, means something. Whence this difference of words. In meaning there lies representation  ...
Peter Fenves, 2011
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The Unapproachable Norton
From humble beginnings in 1907 to a last flash of glory in 1961 Norton was in the forefront of international Grand Prix racing.
‎2012
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On the Incomprehensible Nature of God (The Fathers of the ...
"The King of kings," Paul said, "The Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light."19 Stop the heretic and ask him what "Who dwells in unapproachable light" means. And pay heed to the accuracy with which  ...
Saint John Chrysostom, 2010
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Unapproachable People
THIS 8 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Men, Women and Emotions, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104087.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 2010
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The Limits of Religious Thought Examined in Eight Lectures
He speaks of God, not as being an unapproachable light, but as dwelling in the light thai no man can approach unto, that you may learn that if the dwelling is unapproachable, how much more is God who dwelleth in it Nor does he say that God ...
Henry Longueville Mansel, 1870
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The Triads
27 If then the unapproachable is true and this light was unapproachable, the light was not a simulacrum of divinity, but truly the light of the true divinity, not only the divinity of the Son, but that of the Father and the Spirit too. This is why we sing ...
Saint Gregory Palamas, John Meyendorff, 1983
10
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: A Commentary
The Pastor's doxology proclaims that the only Sovereign dwells in unapproachable light. For a century or so prior to the writing of the Pastorals, the Roman emperors were considered to be gods or the manifestation of God. The title "Lord" was ...
Raymond F. Collins, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNAPPROACHABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unapproachable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as comfortable as ever as a public intellectual
But someone who was once the very definition of the unapproachable athlete—whose humanity could be obscured by his seven feet, two inches, and what he ... «SI.com, Jul 15»
2
Jim Parsons: 'I am quite the opposite of unapproachable'
“But I do think that they are uncertain how unapproachable I am going to be. I am quite the opposite of unapproachable. When I moved to New York I had to steel ... «Irish Times, Mar 15»
3
Too many YouTube stars with millions of followers make us yearn for …
The movie stars began as unapproachable idols but would soon become figures of fantasy identification. In his book, Stardom: The Hollywood Phenomenon ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jan 15»
4
How Aflac President Teresa White came back from a crippling …
She knew that "unapproachable" diagnosis wasn't her, but it didn't matter who she was deep down inside. The people who worked for White didn't like what they ... «L.A. Biz, Dec 14»
5
'I'm not a faceless bureaucrat': why women should use Twitter at work
Woman using smartphone The personalising effect of Twitter is helpful for some senior women who can be seen as unapproachable. Photograph: Alamy. «The Guardian, Nov 14»
6
Malema unapproachable, only listens to Shivambu says disgruntled …
A disgruntled EFF member on Friday accused party leader Julius Malema of lying when he claimed that unhappy members could approach him. «Times LIVE, Nov 14»
7
Parents critical of Wisbech Principal they claim is “unapproachable
Angry parents have accused Thomas Clarkson Academy Principal Clare Claxton of being “unapproachable” and failing to deal with complaints properly. «Wisbech Standard, Oct 14»
8
FEATURE: Polish people in Northampton fear they are seen as …
I believe Poles might seem unapproachable due to the language barrier, however most speak fluent English nowadays. “Poles like to travel. I get a lot of ... «Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Aug 14»
9
Sharif camp hoping against hope as Imran remains 'unapproachable'
Still, the Sharif camp hope against hope as IK remains unapproachable. Premier's informed aides, as they secretly concede, claim a face saving for IK and his ... «Daily Times, Aug 14»
10
Eric Clapton announces plans to quit touring
It's become unapproachable, because it takes so long to get anywhere. It's hostile – everywhere: getting in and out of airports, travelling on planes and in cars." «NME.com, Jun 14»

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