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untouchable

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ənˈtətʃəbəɫ// UK //ʌntˈʌtʃəbəl// un·touch·able

adj. impossible to reach, touch, or change. You use this to describe someone who is so powerful or successful that nobody can hurt or criticize them.

adj. beyond the reach of criticism, punishment, or physical contact. Often describes a person or entity whose status or power provides immunity from legal or social consequences.


SIMPLE

The champion seems untouchable after winning ten matches in a row.

CONTEXTUAL

The corrupt politician believed he was untouchable until the new evidence came to light.

COMPLEX

In the early years of the tech boom, the company's market dominance made it appear untouchable, but shifting consumer habits eventually eroded its influence.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'seem', 'feel', or 'become'.

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