Untouchable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Impossible to assail.
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Examples
- The company's reputation was untouchable, with a long history of excellent customer service and high-quality products.
- The politician's popularity was untouchable, with approval ratings consistently above 80%.
- The ancient temple was considered untouchable, a sacred site that was off-limits to tourists and locals alike.
- The team's undefeated record made them untouchable, with many considering them the best in the league.
- The billionaire's wealth and influence made him untouchable, with many believing he was above the law.
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Meaning 2
Not capable of being obtained; "a rare work, today almost inaccessible"; "timber is virtually unobtainable in the islands"; "untouchable resources buried deep within the earth".
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Meaning 3
Forbidden to the touch; "in most museums such articles are untouchable".
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Meaning 4
Beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment; "for the first time criticism was directed at a hitherto untouchable target"- Newsweek.
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Examples
- The CEO was considered an untouchable figure in the company, and no one dared to question her decisions.
- The politician's popularity made her an untouchable candidate in the upcoming election, and her opponents struggled to find weaknesses to exploit.
- The company's reputation for excellence made it an untouchable brand in the industry, and competitors found it hard to compete.
- The celebrity's talent and charisma made her an untouchable icon in the entertainment world, and she was revered by fans and critics alike.
- The government official's powerful connections made him an untouchable figure in the corruption investigation, and many suspected that he would never be held accountable.
Meaning 5
(especially used in traditional Hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes) defiling.
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