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UNTOUCHABLE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Untouchable.

Untouchable - as a noun

Belongs to lowest social and ritual class in india

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harijan

Untouchable - as an adjective satellite

Beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment

Example: "For the first time criticism was directed at a hitherto untouchable target"

Impossible to assail

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unassailable

Forbidden to the touch

Example: "In most museums such articles are untouchable"

(especially used in traditional hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes) defiling

Not capable of being obtained

Example: "A rare work, today almost inaccessible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inaccessibleunobtainableunprocurable

Untouchable - as an adjective

Not able to be touched.

Not able to be defeated or bested.

Example: "The minnesota vikings have been untouchable this year as they've won their sixth consecutive game."

Example Sentences

"In Indian society, untouchables were considered the lowest caste."
"During ancient times in Japan, the untouchables were known as the burakumin."
"The untouchables faced severe discrimination and were excluded from many aspects of society."
"Mahatma Gandhi fought for the rights and dignity of the untouchables in India."
"In some cultures, untouchables were believed to be spiritually impure."
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Word Game Points

Is UNTOUCHABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, untouchable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNTOUCHABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is UNTOUCHABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, untouchable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNTOUCHABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is UNTOUCHABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, untouchable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNTOUCHABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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