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unapproachable

adjective
un·​ap·​proach·​able | \ ˌən-ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce unapproachable (audio) \

Definition of unapproachable

1 : not approachable : physically inaccessible
2 : discouraging intimacies : reserved

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Other Words from unapproachable

unapproachability \ ˌən-​ə-​ˌprō-​chə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce unapproachability (audio) \ noun
unapproachably \ ˌən-​ə-​ˈprō-​chə-​blē How to pronounce unapproachably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of unapproachable in a Sentence

a cold and unapproachable person a nearly unapproachable fortress in the mountains

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And those players credit Woods’ influence — as well as their relationship with a previously unapproachable golf god — with helping them unlock potential that may have been channeled into other pursuits. Chris Brodeur, courant.com, "Generation Tiger: Young stars influenced by Woods will be on display at 2019 Travelers Championship," 13 June 2019 On the surface, Michelangelo’s David seems so unapproachable in size (as does the size of the line outside the Accademia Gallery). Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, "18 Summers: The Ultimate Guide to Not Wasting a Single Vacation With Your Kids," 20 July 2018 Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel officers are unapproachable on the street. Ramona Sentinel, "CHP to host Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday," 6 June 2018 In the past, her self-defensiveness has made her look selfish and unapproachable. Eve Barlow, GQ, "Can Iggy Azalea Be Her Own Savior?," 19 Apr. 2018 Some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Richmond Police Department joins Coffee with a Cop program," 6 Mar. 2018 Because New York Fashion Week, in all of its unapproachable, unattainable glory, has resurrected the claw clip, making it a completely wearable, incredibly exciting trend that’s about to infiltrate your Insta feeds for the entirety of 2018. Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, "The Biggest Trend from New York Fashion Week: Your Mother's 1990s Claw Clip," 12 Feb. 2018 The room itself feels something like beatnik-chic, draped in lavish vintage touches that feel lux but not unapproachable. Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "12 places to grab food and drinks around our favorite music venues in Chicago," 18 Oct. 2017 And those players credit Woods’ influence — as well as their relationship with a previously unapproachable golf god — with helping them unlock potential that may have been channeled into other pursuits. Chris Brodeur, courant.com, "Generation Tiger: Young stars influenced by Woods will be on display at 2019 Travelers Championship," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of unapproachable

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unapproachable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unapproachable

: not easy to talk to or deal with : having an unfriendly manner : not approachable

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