untouchable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/
US: /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

  1. Impossible to touch or harm; beyond reach.

    1. The star player seemed untouchable on the field.
    2. With his wealth and influence, the politician felt untouchable by the law.

  2. Used to describe someone who is so popular, successful, or highly regarded that they cannot be criticized or challenged.

    1. After her award-winning performance, she was untouchable.
    2. The team's winning streak made their coach seem almost untouchable in the league.

  3. Referring to a person or group considered to be outside the social norms or structures; ostracized.

    1. He felt like an untouchable after the scandal.
    2. Historically, certain groups were wrongly labeled untouchable within their societies.

Synonyms

outcast unassailable pariah immune invulnerable
untouchable noun

  1. A person considered to be outside the social hierarchy.

    1. She was treated like an untouchable.
    2. The untouchable faced discrimination in every aspect of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untouchable" in English means: Impossible to touch or harm; beyond reach., Used to describe someone who is so popular, successful, or highly regarded that they cannot be criticized or challenged., Referring to a person or group considered to be outside the social norms or structures; ostracized..

The phonetic transcription of "untouchable" is /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/ in British English and /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untouchable": outcast, unassailable, pariah, immune, invulnerable.

Example usage of "untouchable": "The star player seemed untouchable on the field.". More examples on the page.