Unembraceable

The adjective 'unembraceable' describes something or someone that cannot be, or is difficult to, accept, welcome, or incorporate fully into a larger group, system, or situation. This lack of embrace can stem from various factors, including incompatibility, ideological differences, perceived flaws, or simply an unwillingness to connect. It implies a sense of rejection, exclusion, or the inability to establish a close or meaningful relationship. The term suggests a barrier preventing the acceptance, integration, or affection towards the subject. The subject may be seen as alienating, problematic, or too different to be comfortably included.

Unembraceable meaning with examples

• The radical shift in her political views made her increasingly unembraceable within her previously tight-knit social circle. They struggled to understand, let alone accept, her diverging opinions and the discussions soon became difficult to hold in any meaningful way.
• Due to the ethical compromises involved, the new technology, despite its advantages, proved unembraceable by the traditionally conscientious company. They knew the short cuts used in its construction would be bad PR.
• After the scandal, the former celebrity's past behavior made him unembraceable by many mainstream media outlets and brands, limiting his career prospects as a result. Sponsors and channels were hesitant to be affiliated.
• The complex and often contradictory nature of quantum physics often seems unembraceable to those with a more classical, deterministic worldview. The ideas are just so far removed.
• His consistently negative attitude and cynicism made him unembraceable by his optimistic colleagues, who found his perspective draining and difficult to work with, often causing disagreements. A negative Nellie.