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Usage Note
Unnahbarkeit is the noun form of unnahbar, describing the quality of being deliberately or naturally unapproachable. Used both as a criticism and — sometimes admiringly — of powerful or mysterious figures.
Examples
"Die Unnahbarkeit der Chefin ließ keinen informellen Austausch zu."
Natural Translation
The boss's aloofness allowed no informal exchange.
Literal Translation
The aloofness of-the boss let no informal exchange happen.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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