untouchable

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose que l'on ne peut pas toucher, atteindre ou influencer ; souvent utilisé pour marquer la supériorité ou l'invulnérabilité.

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.

   Intouchable

   • 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.

   Synonymesimmuneinvulnerableprotectedsacrosanctunassailable

   Antonymesaccountableassailablevulnerable

2. Impossible to assailC1formal

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

   Inattaquable

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

   Synonymesimpregnableinvincibleinvulnerablesafesecureunassailableunbeatableunshakable

   Antonymesassailablevulnerable

3. Forbidden to touchB2formal

   Not allowed to be touched or handled.

   Qu’on ne peut pas toucher

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

   Synonymesbannedforbiddenhands-offinviolableoff-limitsout of boundsproscribedsacrosancttaboo

   Antonymestouchable

4. Defiling (Hindu caste context)C2formal

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

   Intouchable (caste)

   • 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.

   Synonymesharijanoutcastepariah

5. Not obtainableB2informal

   Impossible to achieve, acquire, or reach.

   Inaccessible

   • 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.

   Synonymesinaccessibleunachievableunattainableunobtainableunreachable

   Antonymesaccessibleachievableattainableobtainablereachable

• Nom désignant une personne appartenant à la caste la plus basse et rituellement impure en Inde, historiquement soumise à une grave discrimination sociale et à l'isolement.

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.

   Intouchable

   • 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.

   Synonymesharijanoutcastepariah