Unreachable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreachable
[ ˌʌn.rɪˈtʃiː.ə.bəl ]
inaccessibility
Not able to be reached or achieved.
Synonyms
impossible, inaccessible, unattainable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unreachable |
This word is used when something or someone cannot be physically or figuratively reached. It can also imply difficulty in communication or contact.
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inaccessible |
This word is used when something cannot be accessed, often due to physical, technological, or other barriers. It is commonly used to describe locations or information.
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unattainable |
This word is used to describe something that cannot be achieved or obtained, often referring to goals, dreams, or standards.
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impossible |
This word is used to describe something that cannot happen or be done under any circumstances. It conveys a strong sense of certainty.
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Examples of usage
- The summit of the mountain was unreachable due to the storm.
- Her goals seemed unreachable at first, but with hard work, she was able to achieve them.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreachable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inacessível
🇮🇳 अप्राप्य
🇩🇪 unerreichbar
🇮🇩 tidak terjangkau
🇺🇦 недосяжний
🇵🇱 nieosiągalny
🇯🇵 到達不可能な (とうたつふかのうな)
🇫🇷 inaccessible
🇪🇸 inalcanzable
🇹🇷 ulaşılmaz
🇰🇷 닿을 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للوصول
🇨🇿 nedosažitelný
🇸🇰 nedosiahnuteľný
🇨🇳 无法到达的 (wúfǎ dàodá de)
🇸🇮 nedosegljiv
🇮🇸 ósnertanlegt
🇰🇿 жеткізілмейтін
🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი
🇦🇿 çatmaq mümkün olmayan
🇲🇽 inalcanzable
Etymology
The word 'unreachable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'reachable'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century.
See also: outreach, reach, reachable, reaching, unreachability, unreachably.