Untouchable

usgb/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
adjective

Someone that cannot be touched or hurt.

As the CEO, he was untouchable, not having to answer to anyone.
Visual representation of "untouchable" - Someone that cannot be touched or hurt

Often appears as...

  • an untouchable authority
  • status is untouchable
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Power Dynamics

Used to describe a person with influence who's beyond criticism or punishment.

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Despite the scandal, the politician remained untouchable.
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Beyond Reach

Indicates someone who is not affected by rules or harms that affect others.

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The celebrity lived an untouchable lifestyle, unaffected by everyday struggles.
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Metaphoric Use

Though literally meaning cannot be touched, it's often used metaphorically regarding status or position.

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As a top surgeon, her reputation is untouchable.
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