untouchable
adjective
that may not be touched; of a nature such that it cannot be touched; not palpable; intangible.
untouchables
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pluralof untouchable.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“There shouldn’t be some sort of untouchables list of people who are immune from enforcement.”
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
In doing so, Pep Guardiola's all-conquering team once again proved they are the great untouchables of the Premier League.
From BBC ● May 19, 2024
National security advisers, who form a chain of foreign policy expertise from administration to administration, are mostly untouchables, too.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022
"Only without fear from the untouchables Bulgaria can truly change," Petkov said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 18, 2022
The young doctor was soon famous for his willingness to help the poor and the untouchables.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
