Definition Synonyms
Definition of untouchable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physicalnot able to be physically touched
- The artifact in the museum is untouchable.
2.
competitionnot able to be defeated or bested
- The champion was untouchable in the final match.
3.
defensebeyond the reach of criticism or attack
- The leader's reputation was untouchable.
4.
culturalTECH. defiling in traditional Hindu beliefTECH.
- In the past, certain castes were considered untouchable.
Noun
1.
outcastperson excluded from society or a group
- He felt like an untouchable at the new school.
2.
societyTECH. member of the lowest caste in Indian societyTECH.
- Untouchables faced severe discrimination in traditional India.
Origin of untouchable
English, un- (not) + touchable (capable of being touched)
Terms with untouchable included in their meaning
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untouchable
incapable of being perceived by touch
untouchable idea
institution treated with excessive respect
untouchable
considered too important to be changed or criticized
social group
member of a South Asian group considered untouchable
Examples of untouchable in a sentence
The untouchable surface of the lake shimmered in the sunlight. Her skills on the court made her untouchable. The team remained untouchable throughout the tournament. His untouchable status made him fearless. The artist's legacy was untouchable. Certain jobs were reserved for those deemed untouchable.
Untouchable individuals faced severe discrimination. In the village, he was treated as an untouchable. She felt like an untouchable in the elite club. Untouchables often lived in separate areas. The plight of untouchables was highlighted in the film.
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- French:intouchable, paria, ...
- German:unberührbar, Unberührbarer, ...
- Italian:intoccabile, paria, ...
- Spanish:intocable, marginado, ...
- Portuguese:intocável, imbatível, ...
- Chinese:不可触碰, 被排斥者, ...
- Japanese:触れられない, 不可触民, ...
- Arabic:غَيْرُ مَلْمُوس, داليت, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי נָגִישׁ, מָנוּדֶה, ...
- Russian:неприкасаемый, изгой, ...
- Ukrainian:недоторканний, непереможний, ...
- Hindi:अस्पर्श्य, बहिष्कृत व्यक्ति, ...
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