inaccessible

[in-uhk-ses-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable.

   Synonyms: unattainable, remote, unreachable

inaccessible

/ ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbəl /

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable

Other Word Forms

• inaccessibility noun
• inaccessibly adverb
• inaccessibleness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaccessible¹

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

Example Sentences

Dakota's parents said part of the park, particularly the climbing frame, would be inaccessible to their daughter and other disabled children.

From BBC

While some FBI files and Navy search reports have been declassified over the decades, some records have remained inaccessible, fuelling speculation about a cover-up.

From BBC

The irony is that room, the Commons Chamber, is still inaccessible to many.

From BBC

But the remote, mountainous terrain means some places remain inaccessible, while there are reports of people dying under the rubble while awaiting rescue.

From BBC

Wages are flat, housing is inaccessible, yet online we’re more exposed than ever to extreme wealth.

From Salon

Related Words

• distant 
• impassable 
• remote 
• unattainable 
• unavailable 
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