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View usage for: (ʌnəproʊtʃəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe someone as unapproachable, you mean that they seem to be difficult to talk to and not very friendly. She was somewhat unapproachable but I'm sure she wanted to be friendly. More Synonyms of unapproachable unapproachable in British English (ˌʌnəˈprəʊtʃəbəl) adjective1. discouraging intimacy, friendliness, etc; aloof Derived forms unapproachableness (ˌunapˈproachableness) noun unapproachably (ˌunapˈproachably) adverb unapproachable in American English (ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl) adjective1. not to be approached; inaccessible; aloof 2. having no rival or equal; unmatched Derived forms unapproachability (ˌunapˌproachaˈbility) noun or ˌunapˈproachableness unapproachably (ˌunapˈproachably) adverb Examples of 'unapproachable' in a sentenceunapproachable Definition discouraging friendliness I think a lot of people find dentists very unapproachable. Synonyms offish (informal) standoffish Opposites friendly , cordial , sociable , approachable , affable , congenial The region was virtually unapproachable in the days before air travel. Synonyms out-of-the-way out of reach unreachable un-get-at-able (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition distant or haughty in manner He seemed aloof and detached. Synonyms distant, cold, reserved, cool, formal, remote, forbidding, detached, indifferent, chilly, unfriendly, unsympathetic, uninterested, haughty, unresponsive, supercilious, unapproachable, unsociable, standoffish Definition without warmth I was slightly afraid of his chilly, distant politeness. Synonyms unfriendly, hostile, unsympathetic, frigid, unresponsive, unwelcoming, cold as ice Definition indifferent or unfriendly People found her too cool, aloof and arrogant. Synonyms unfriendly, reserved, distant, indifferent, aloof, lukewarm, unconcerned, uninterested, frigid, unresponsive, offhand, unenthusiastic, uncommunicative, unwelcoming, standoffish, QL Nearby words ofunapproachable - unanswerable
- unanswered
- unappetizing
- unapproachable
- unarmed
- unashamed
- unasked
Additional synonymsDefinition remote in manner He's direct and courteous, but distant. Synonyms reserved, cold, withdrawn, cool, formal, remote, stiff, restrained, detached, indifferent, aloof, unfriendly, reticent, haughty, unapproachable, standoffish Definition formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament I replied with a frigid smile. Synonyms chilly, formal, stiff, forbidding, rigid, passive, icy, austere, aloof, lifeless, repellent, unresponsive, unfeeling, unbending, unapproachable, passionless, unloving, cold as ice, cold-heartedDefinition (of a person's manner) aloof or abstracted She looked so remote. Synonyms aloof, cold, removed, reserved, withdrawn, distant, abstracted, detached, indifferent, faraway, introspective, uninterested, introverted, uninvolved, unapproachable, uncommunicative, standoffish Definition far from civilization a remote farm in the hills Synonyms distant, far, isolated, lonely, out-of-the-way, far-off, secluded, inaccessible, faraway, outlying, in the middle of nowhere, off the beaten track, backwoods, godforsakenDefinition not showing one's feelings He was unemotional and reserved. Synonyms uncommunicative, cold, cool, retiring, formal, silent, modest, shy, cautious, restrained, secretive, aloof, reticent, prim, demure, taciturn, unresponsive, unapproachable, unsociable, undemonstrative, standoffish, close-mouthed, unforthcoming Definition (of a person) not fond of the company of other people I am by no means an unsociable person. Synonyms unfriendly, cold, withdrawn, retiring, distant, hostile, chilly, reclusive, inhospitable, introverted, unsocial, uncongenial, standoffish, unforthcoming, unneighbourly Definition extremely reserved or shy Her husband had become withdrawn and moody. Synonyms uncommunicative, reserved, retiring, quiet, silent, distant, shy, shrinking, detached, aloof, taciturn, introverted, timorous (literary), unforthcoming |