Inaccessible/ˌɪnækˈsesəbl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Reach Use 'inaccessible' when you physically can't reach a place or thing. The mountaintop was inaccessible without specialized climbing gear. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use Often used to describe situations, not just locations, that are out of reach. Financial independence seemed inaccessible to her at that time. Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Distance 'Inaccessible' can imply obstacles other than distance, like barriers or restrictions. The private beach is inaccessible to the public.