Synonyms of unapproachable
19 similar words
Another word for unapproachable is distant. Other synonyms of unapproachable are touch-me-not-ish, aloof, remote, quiet and standoffish.
Synonyms and similar words for unapproachable
adjectiveNot accessible or able to be reached.
adjectiveAloof and unfriendly.
- reserved
- standoffishAloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
- aloofEither physically or emotionally remote: distant, standoffish.
- cool
- distantEmotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
- frostyHaving an aloof or inhospitable manner.
- hanktyAloof; snobbish.
- offishAloof, standoffish.
- quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
- remoteEmotionally detached.
- thorny
- touch-me-not-ishAloof; standoffish.
- unbendingVery reserved, aloof and asocial.
- undemonstrativeNot given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.
- unimpressionableNot impressionable.
- uninvolvedEmotionally distant.
- hard-to-get datedThat is aloof, distant, or unapproachable.
- strange obsoleteReserved; distant in deportment.
Meaning of unapproachable
- adjective Not accessible or able to be reached.
- adjective Aloof and unfriendly.
- adjective Without any serious competition; unbeatable.
unapproachable in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unapproachable
- What is another word for unapproachable?
- Unapproachable has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as distant, touch-me-not-ish, aloof, remote, quiet, standoffish, uninvolved and unbending.
- What does unapproachable mean?
- Unapproachable means not accessible or able to be reached.
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