untouchable

5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for untouchable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Impossible to touch, harm, or bring down.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

inaccessible

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Harijan unobtainable unassailable unprocurable

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Impossible to touch, harm, or bring down.

“With his connections, the crime boss felt untouchable.”

Harijan unobtainable unassailable unprocurable inaccessible

Opposites

vulnerable violable

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

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.

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