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untouchable

 

[ ʌnˈtʌʧəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

inviolable

Not able to be touched or affected; beyond the reach of criticism or attack.

Synonyms

immune, impregnable, invulnerable, sacrosanct

Examples of usage

  • The president's popularity seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
  • His reputation in the industry was untouchable.
  • The artist's work was considered untouchable by critics.
  • Her beauty was so striking that it seemed untouchable.
  • The team's winning streak was untouchable.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player, team, or record that has not been surpassed or exceeded.

Synonyms

dominant, record-breaking, unassailable, unbeatable

Examples of usage

  • He was considered an untouchable in the world of tennis.
  • The team's unbeaten season made them untouchables in the league.

Translations

Translations of the word "untouchable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intocável

🇮🇳 अस्पृश्य

🇩🇪 unberührbar

🇮🇩 tidak tersentuh

🇺🇦 недоторканний

🇵🇱 nietykalny

🇯🇵 触れられない

🇫🇷 intouchable

🇪🇸 intocable

🇹🇷 dokunulmaz

🇰🇷 접할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للمس

🇨🇿 nedotknutelný

🇸🇰 nedotknuteľný

🇨🇳 不可接触的

🇸🇮 nedotakljiv

🇮🇸 ósnertanlegur

🇰🇿 қол жетпес

🇬🇪 შეუხებელი

🇦🇿 toxunulmaz

🇲🇽 intocable

Etymology

The word 'untouchable' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'touchable'. Originally used to describe something that cannot be touched physically, the term evolved to also represent something that is beyond reproach or criticism. In the context of sports, 'untouchable' gained popularity to describe players, teams, or records that are unmatched or unbeatable. The word carries a sense of invincibility and superiority, emphasizing the idea of being beyond reach or surpassing all others.

See also: touch, touchable, touchably, touched, touchiness, touching, touchingly, touchy, untouchability, untouched.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,455, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.