inaccessible

[ in-uhk-ses-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable.

   Synonyms: unattainable, unreachable, remote

inaccessible

/ ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbəl /

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable

Derived Forms

• ˌinacˈcessibly, adverb
• ˌinacˌcessiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• inac·cessi·bili·ty inac·cessi·ble·ness noun
• inac·cessi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaccessible¹

From the Late Latin word inaccessibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See in- ³, accessible

Example Sentences

The process tends to remain trapped and inaccessible inside a person – usually a very complicated person.

From The Daily Beast

Still, was it possible that Russian authorities could censor the Internet and make Meduza inaccessible for Russian readers?

From The Daily Beast

“The issue is people are living in villages and towns that are physically inaccessible by vehicle,” he says.

From The Daily Beast

The orchestra seats, now inaccessible to audiences, were removed along with the Wonder Organ.

From The Daily Beast

It has been inaccessible for weeks as Israeli bombardment and troops try to take out heavy guerrilla resistance.

From The Daily Beast

Probably the swallows were nesting in the cenote although the nests were inaccessible to view.

From Project Gutenberg

I am certain this bird had a nest there, though the place was too inaccessible to be examined closely.

From Project Gutenberg

Gas, it is clear, could not be carried into a hostile country or into remote and nearly inaccessible districts.

From Project Gutenberg

The different communities of the Church should not stand in intrenchments inaccessible to each other.

From Project Gutenberg

They take care, however, to place their nests in tolerably inaccessible places that cannot well be reached without a rope.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• distant
• impassable
• remote
• unattainable
• unavailable
• unreachable