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unnahbar

unapproachable, aloof

adjective UN-naa-bar Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

distant, untouchable

Usage Note

unnahbar describes someone who keeps others at an emotional or social distance — cool, reserved, and difficult to connect with. Unlike kalt, it does not necessarily imply hostility, just inaccessibility: eine unnahbare Haltung — an aloof manner.

Examples

"Die neue Chefin wirkte zunächst unnahbar, öffnete sich aber nach einigen Wochen dem Team."

Natural Translation

The new boss initially seemed aloof but opened up to the team after a few weeks.

Literal Translation

The new boss appeared initially unapproachable, opened herself but after some weeks the team.

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