English Explanatory Dictionary

untouchable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not able to be touched.
  2. Not able to be defeated or bested.
noun
  1. A criminal who is so well-connected that they cannot be harmed.
  2. Synonym of outcast: a person excluded from society.
  3. A member of the lowest and most discriminated caste in traditional Indian society.
  4. A law enforcement agent immune to intimidation, bribery, or seduction.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-untouchable.wav

Word forms

untouchable more untouchable most untouchable untouchables

Etymology

From un- + touchable.

Synonyms

outcast Dalit pariah undesirable

Derived words

untouchability untouchableness untouchable number
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