unapproachable — not friendly or easy to talk to; seeming unfriendly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not friendly or easy to talk to; seeming unfriendly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbl/
Korean meaning: 접근하기 어려운, 까다로운, 친근하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언-어-프로치-어-블 (강세: 프로치)
Example Sentences
- My math teacher looks unapproachable, but she's actually very kind.
- The celebrity wore sunglasses and looked completely unapproachable at the airport.
- Don't worry, the principal only seems unapproachable because he's concentrating on work.
unapproachable
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbl//
not friendly or easy to talk to; seeming unfriendly
Cold and intimidating person
The unapproachable becomes coachable with care
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'approcher'(가까이 가다)에서 유래했으며, 부정 접두사 'un-'과 형용사 접미사 '-able'이 결합되어 '가까이 갈 수 없는'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher looks unapproachable, but she's actually very kind.”
“The celebrity wore sunglasses and looked completely unapproachable at the airport.”
“Don't worry, the principal only seems unapproachable because he's concentrating on work.”
“My cat thinks he's too cool and unapproachable, but he still meows for treats.”
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