Meaning & use
unapproachable
Not friendly or easy to talk to; giving an impression of coldness or distance that discourages contact.
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The new manager seemed unapproachable at first, but he turned out to be quite friendly.
Her stern expression made her look unapproachable to the nervous new students.
A note on using this word
Unapproachable describes a person's manner rather than their actual willingness to help; someone can be unapproachable in appearance yet kind underneath.
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