unapproachable

/,ʌnə'proutʃəbl/

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Word: Unapproachable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "unapproachable" describes someone or something that is difficult to reach, access, or get close to. It can refer to physical locations that are hard to get to, or to people who seem distant or unfriendly, making it hard for others to connect with them.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "unapproachable" to describe places that are hard to access, like a mountain cabin or a deep canyon.
• You can also use it to describe people who seem unfriendly or who do not want to talk to others.

Examples:

1. Physical Meaning: "The unapproachable chalet was located high in the mountains, making it a challenging hike for visitors."
2. Personal Meaning: "Despite her success, she seemed unapproachable, and many people were too intimidated to talk to her."

Advanced Usage:

• In a business context, you might say, "The unapproachable executive did not engage with the team, which made it difficult for them to share their ideas."

Word Variants:

• Unapproachable (adjective)
• Unapproachability (noun): The quality of being unapproachable.
• Unapproachably (adverb): In a manner that is unapproachable.

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Inaccessibility: Referring to places that are hard to access.
2. Emotional Distance: Referring to people who seem distant or unwelcoming.

Synonyms:

• Inaccessible
• Distant
• Unfriendly
• Aloof
• Reserved

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "unapproachable," but you might use phrases like "keep at arm's length" to describe someone who is unapproachable.

Summary:

"Unapproachable" is a word that can describe both places that are hard to reach and people who seem unfriendly or distant.

Academic

Adjective

1. inaccessibly located or situated
   • an unapproachable chalet high in the mountains
   • an unreachable canyon
   • the unreachable stars
2. discouraging intimacies; reserved
   • an unapproachable executive

Synonyms

• unreachable
• unreached
• out of reach