untouchable
2 antonyms for untouchable — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Impossible to touch, harm, or bring down.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Impossible to touch, harm, or bring down.
“With his connections, the crime boss felt untouchable.”
Opposites
2. noun
A member of the lowest, most discriminated-against group in the traditional Indian caste system.
“The book documents the historical treatment of untouchables in South Asia.”
Harijan
Antonyms
How to use untouchable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feel untouchable
seem untouchable
The caste-related noun sense refers to a historical and discriminatory social category; 'Dalit' is the term generally preferred today.
Frequently asked questions
What does “untouchable” mean?
The word “untouchable” means impossible to touch, harm, or bring down. In plain terms, can't be touched, beaten, or punished, or (as a noun) a person historically placed outside the caste system in India.
How do you pronounce “untouchable”?
“Untouchable” is pronounced uhn-TUHT-shuh-buhl (/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “untouchable” in a sentence?
Here is “untouchable” used in a sentence: “With his connections, the crime boss felt untouchable.”
What part of speech is “untouchable”?
Depending on how it is used, “untouchable” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “untouchable” have?
“Untouchable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to touch, harm, or bring down.
