CEFR C1

unapproachable

adjective

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to talk to because of a cold, unfriendly, or intimidating manner.

Examples

He has an unapproachable demeanor that keeps most colleagues at a distance.
Despite her brilliance, her unapproachable attitude made it hard for students to ask for help.

Synonyms: aloof, distant, intimidating, inaccessible

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unapproachable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.əˈproʊ.tʃə.bəl/

Definition

Difficult or impossible to talk to because of a cold, unfriendly, or intimidating manner.

Examples

He has an unapproachable demeanor that keeps most colleagues at a distance.
Despite her brilliance, her unapproachable attitude made it hard for students to ask for help.
The manager's unapproachable nature meant that problems often went unreported until they became crises.

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