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untappable

8.1

Not able to be chosen or relied on for a role

adjective
/ʌnˈtæpəbl/

: independiente

After the scandal, the politician became untappable for leadership positions in the party.

Examples

Once he lost the community’s trust, he was considered untappable for future projects.
The company’s resources were untappable due to strict regulations.
The support system feels untappable when you need it the most.
For many students, the resources seem untappable during exams.
After the scandal, the politician became untappable for leadership positions in the party.
Once he lost the community’s trust, he was considered untappable for future projects.
The company’s resources were untappable due to strict regulations.

Synonyms

undependable

vsuntappable

3 4.7

Likely to fail or disappoint people

is unavailable as an option for help or a specific role

How Available

available

427 2.3

selectable

Specialized

1 4.2

unavailable

81 3.4

untappable

8.1

Surface Forms

untappable positive

Morphology

untappable = tappable (semi-transparent) = un + tap + able

The form is transparently 'un-' + 'tappable' where 'tappable' = tap + -able; the base formation is regular.

Etymology

Untappable comes from un- 'not' and tap 'to choose or call on someone', as when you 'tap' a person for a job or to help. If someone is untappable, you cannot choose or rely on them for a role or support.