untouchable

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das nicht berührt, erreicht oder beeinflusst werden kann; oft für Überlegenheit oder Unverwundbarkeit verwendet.

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.

   Unantastbar

   • 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.

   Synonymeimmuneinvulnerableprotectedsacrosanctunassailable

   Antonymeaccountableassailablevulnerable

2. Impossible to assailC1formal

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

   Unangreifbar

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

   Synonymeimpregnableinvincibleinvulnerablesafesecureunassailableunbeatableunshakable

   Antonymeassailablevulnerable

3. Forbidden to touchB2formal

   Not allowed to be touched or handled.

   Unberührbar

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

   Synonymebannedforbiddenhands-offinviolableoff-limitsout of boundsproscribedsacrosancttaboo

   Antonymetouchable

4. Defiling (Hindu caste context)C2formal

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

   Unberührbarer

   • 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.

   Synonymeharijanoutcastepariah

5. Not obtainableB2informal

   Impossible to achieve, acquire, or reach.

   Unereichbar

   • 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.

   Synonymeinaccessibleunachievableunattainableunobtainableunreachable

   Antonymeaccessibleachievableattainableobtainablereachable

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die in Indien der niedrigsten sozialen und rituellen Kaste angehört und historisch schwerer sozialer Diskriminierung und Ausgrenzung ausgesetzt war; allgemeiner auch ein von der Gesellschaft Ausgestoßener oder Geächteter.

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.

   Unberührbarer

   • 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.

   Synonymeharijanoutcastepariah