adj

unreachable

Unreachable (adj) means Impossible to get in contact with or physically get to. Example: “His phone was switched off, so he was unreachable all weekend.”

adj

Impossible to get in contact with or physically get to.

"His phone was switched off, so he was unreachable all weekend."

"The cabin sits on a cliff that is unreachable except by boat."

Impossible to achieve or attain.

"The sales target felt completely unreachable this quarter."

"Some people treat happiness as an unreachable goal."

How to use unreachable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of contact, out of reach, or impossible to attain.

Common pairings

unreachable by phone an unreachable goal seem unreachable

Word forms

unreachables plural

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus reachable.

Rhymes for unreachable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unreachable” mean?

The word “unreachable” means impossible to get in contact with or physically get to. In plain terms, out of contact, out of reach, or impossible to attain.

How do you use “unreachable” in a sentence?

Here is “unreachable” used in a sentence: “His phone was switched off, so he was unreachable all weekend.”

What part of speech is “unreachable”?

“Unreachable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unreachable” have?

“Unreachable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to get in contact with or physically get to.