Unapproachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unapproachable

[ ˌʌn.əˈprəʊ.tʃə.bəl ]

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personality trait

Not easily approached or accessed; distant in manner; aloof.

Synonyms

aloof, distant, reserved, standoffish

Examples of usage

She always seemed unapproachable, making it difficult for others to get to know her.
His unapproachable demeanor often intimidated those around him.

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location

Inaccessible or difficult to reach.

Synonyms

inaccessible, isolated, remote, unreachable

Examples of usage

The castle was situated on an unapproachable cliff, making it nearly impossible to invade.
The remote village was unapproachable by car, requiring a long hike to reach.

Translations

Translations of the word "unapproachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inacessível

🇮🇳 अप्राप्य

🇩🇪 unzugänglich

🇮🇩 tidak terjangkau

🇺🇦 недоступний

🇵🇱 nieosiągalny

🇯🇵 近づきにくい

🇫🇷 inaccessible

🇪🇸 inaccesible

🇹🇷 ulaşılamaz

🇰🇷 접근할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير متاح

🇨🇿 nepřístupný

🇸🇰 nedostupný

🇨🇳 无法接近的

🇸🇮 nedostopen

🇮🇸 óaðgengilegur

🇰🇿 қол жетімсіз

🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი

🇦🇿 əlçatmaz

🇲🇽 inaccesible

Word origin

The word 'unapproachable' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'approachable' which comes from the verb 'approach', ultimately deriving from the Old French word 'aprochier' meaning 'to come near'. Over time, 'unapproachable' evolved to describe something or someone that is not easily accessible or friendly.