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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'approcher' (to draw near), combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and the adjective suffix '-able', forming a term meaning 'not able to be approached'. The French 'approcher' itself comes from Latin 'appropiare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'prope' (near).
Breakdown
un- (not) + approach (to draw near, from Old French approcher) + -able (capable of being). The morphological structure negates the possibility of being approached.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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