untouchable

• يُستخدم لوصف شخص أو شيء لا يمكن لمسه أو الوصول إليه أو التأثير فيه، وكثيرًا ما يدل على التفوّق أو الحصانة من المساءلة.

Describes someone or something that cannot be touched, reached, or affected; often used to imply superiority or invulnerability.

1. Beyond criticism or attackC1formal

   In a position where one cannot be criticized, attacked, or held accountable.

   غير قابل للمساءلة أو النقد

   • The dictator believed he was untouchable and above the law.
   • Her reputation in the industry made her untouchable.
   • The star player felt untouchable after winning the championship.

   المرادفاتimmuneinvulnerableprotectedsacrosanctunassailable

   الأضدادaccountableassailablevulnerable

2. Impossible to assailC1formal

   So strong or secure that it cannot be attacked or challenged.

   مَنيع

   • The fortress was considered untouchable by enemy forces.
   • His logic in the debate was untouchable.
   • The company's market position seemed untouchable.

   المرادفاتimpregnableinvincibleinvulnerablesafesecureunassailableunbeatableunshakable

   الأضدادassailablevulnerable

3. Forbidden to touchB2formal

   Not allowed to be touched or handled.

   غير قابل للمس

   • The museum exhibit was marked as untouchable.
   • The chemicals are untouchable without proper safety gear.
   • The sacred artifact was considered untouchable by the public.

   المرادفاتbannedforbiddenhands-offinviolableoff-limitsout of boundsproscribedsacrosancttaboo

   الأضدادtouchable

4. Defiling (Hindu caste context)C2formal

   In traditional Hindu belief, referring to a person of the lowest caste, considered to be defiling to touch.

   المنبوذ

   • Historically, members of the untouchable caste faced severe discrimination.
   • The concept of untouchability has been outlawed in modern India.
   • Social reforms aimed to abolish the untouchable status.

   المرادفاتharijanoutcastepariah

5. Not obtainableB2informal

   Impossible to achieve, acquire, or reach.

   غير قابل للتحقيق

   • The top prize seemed untouchable for the amateur team.
   • Her dream of owning a mansion felt untouchable on her salary.
   • The record was untouchable for decades.

   المرادفاتinaccessibleunachievableunattainableunobtainableunreachable

   الأضدادaccessibleachievableattainableobtainablereachable

• اسم يشير إلى شخص ينتمي إلى أدنى طبقة اجتماعية ودينية في الهند، وقد تعرّض تاريخياً للتمييز والعزل الاجتماعي الشديد. ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازاً للدلالة على شخص منبوذ أو مُستبعد من المجتمع.

A noun referring to a person belonging to the lowest social and ritual class in India, historically subjected to severe social discrimination and exclusion.

1. Member of a marginalized social classC1formal

   A person belonging to the lowest social and ritual class in traditional Indian society, historically subjected to severe discrimination and exclusion.

   منبوذ

   • The reformer fought for the rights of the untouchables.
   • In the past, untouchables were barred from entering temples.
   • The constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.

   المرادفاتharijanoutcastepariah