inapproachability

in·ap·proach·a·ble

[in-uh-proh-chuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
2.
without rival.

Origin:
1820–30; in-3 + approachable

in·ap·proach·a·bil·i·ty, noun
in·ap·proach·a·bly, adverb
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inapproachable (ˌɪnəˈprəʊtʃəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not accessible; unapproachable; unfriendly
 
inapproacha'bility
 
n
 
inap'proachably
 
adv

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Inapproachability is always a great word to know.
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inapproachable (ˌɪnəˈprəʊtʃəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not accessible; unapproachable; unfriendly
 
inapproacha'bility
 
n
 
inap'proachably
 
adv

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