untouchable

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 a person who is untouchable is in a position where they are unlikely to be punished or criticized: Given his political connections, he thought he was untouchable. 2 that cannot be touched or changed by other people: She looked delicate and untouchable, dressed in white. * The department's budget is untouchable. 3 (in India) belonging to or connected with the Hindu social class (or CASTE) that is considered by other classes as the lowest noun (often Untouchable) a member of a Hindu social class (or CASTE) that is considered by other classes to be the lowest