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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishOut of contact, out of reach, or impossible to attain.
Common pairings
unreachable by phone
an unreachable goal
seem unreachable
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Word forms
- Plural
- unreachables
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus reachable.
Synonyms
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unreached
unapproachable
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Rhymes for unreachable
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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.
