inaccessibility

American

[in-uhk-ses-uh-bil-i-tee, in-ak-] / ˌɪn əkˌsɛs əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪn æk- /

noun

the condition or quality of not being accessible; lack of accessibility.

Example Sentences

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Brown said he is still forming his plan to reach the Eurasian pole of inaccessibility, last on his list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

When she didn’t meet those expectations, the chorus of complaints shifted to her inaccessibility.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

“Logistics was another major challenge given the inaccessibility of the location and the narrow roads. Many of the components of the bridge were built and fabricated on site,” said Mr Rajagopalan.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

While it snakes through some major population centers, it’s relatively unknown due to inaccessibility and lack of infrastructure, said Marin County Supervisor Mary Sackett, board chair for the Great Redwood Trail Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

In 1949, after centuries of inaccessibility, Nepal opened its borders to the outside world, and a year later the new Communist regime in China closed Tibet to foreigners.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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