Inaccessible: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something cannot be reached or entered, typically because it is physically obstructed or restricted.

• The island is inaccessible during the winter months
• The information is inaccessible to the public

Indicates that something cannot be reached, often due to distance, lack of means, or obstacles.

• During the expedition, they found some of the higher peaks unreachable
• Without proper equipment, the cave's deepest chambers are unreachable

Refers to a path, road, or route that cannot be traveled through, usually because of obstructions like weather conditions or physical barriers.

• The mountain pass was impassable due to heavy snow
• After the storm, several roads became impassable

Used to convey that something is beyond one's ability to physically reach or achieve, often describing goals, objects, or locations.

• The shelf was too high, making the book out of reach
• Financial independence seemed out of reach for them at the moment

Use this word when referring to something that cannot be reached or entered. This can be a physical place or an abstract concept.

• The mountain peak is inaccessible during winter
• The website was inaccessible due to maintenance