Unsearchable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsearchable

 

[ ʌnˈsɜːrʧəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inaccessible information

The term 'unsearchable' refers to something that cannot be located or found through searching. This could apply to data, information, or even feelings that are elusive and difficult to articulate. In the digital world, unsearchable content may be data that isn't indexed or retrievable by search engines, rendering it invisible to users. Additionally, it can signify depths of thought or emotion that remain hidden from others, making them hard to comprehend or reach. Overall, unsearchability implies a level of mystery or obscurity.

Synonyms

elusive, hidden, inaccessible, obscure.

Examples of usage

  • The unsearchable depths of the ocean hold many secrets.
  • Some emotions are unsearchable, even within oneself.
  • Due to privacy settings, her social media posts became unsearchable.
  • The unsearchable archives of history may never be fully understood.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsearchable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inacessível

🇮🇳 अख़्तियार न करने योग्य

🇩🇪 nicht durchsuchbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dicari

🇺🇦 недоступний для пошуку

🇵🇱 nieprzeszukiwalny

🇯🇵 検索不可能

🇫🇷 inaccessible

🇪🇸 inaccesible

🇹🇷 arama yapılamayan

🇰🇷 검색할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للبحث

🇨🇿 neprohledatelný

🇸🇰 neprehladný

🇨🇳 不可搜索的

🇸🇮 neiskljiva

🇮🇸 óleitanlegt

🇰🇿 іздеу мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 ძებნის შეუძლებელი

🇦🇿 axtarılmayan

🇲🇽 inaccesible

Etymology

The word 'unsearchable' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'searchable', which comes from the verb 'search'. The verb 'search' itself is rooted in the Old French 'cerchier', which means 'to search' or 'to look for'. This can be traced back to the Latin word 'circare', which means 'to go round' or 'to seek'. The use of 'unsearchable' in the English language emphasizes the qualities of something that cannot be searched for or found, often indicating an intrinsic complexity or difficulty in understanding. The term has been utilized in various contexts, including literature, philosophy, and digital technology, to describe a range of subjects from human emotion to vast theoretical concepts.