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adjective

intachable

impeccable

Definition & meaning

Intachable is an adjective meaning impeccable, beyond reproach, blameless, or free from any defect or accusation. It describes a person’s behavior, reputation, conduct, record, or moral integrity.

It often suggests that there is nothing reasonable to criticize or reproach.

  • Tiene una reputación intachable. — “He/She has an impeccable reputation.”
  • Su conducta fue intachable. — “His/Her conduct was beyond reproach.”

It is usually complimentary and can refer to both moral behavior and a flawless professional record.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Part of speech: adjective
  • Gender: invariable: un comportamiento intachable, una conducta intachable
  • Plural: intachables
  • Structure: in- (“not” or “without”) + tachar (“to mark, criticize, or reproach”) + -able (“capable of being”)

Literally, it conveys the idea of “not capable of being reproached or marked with a fault.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • impecable — “impeccable”; very close in meaning, but can also describe physical appearance, quality, or execution.
  • irreprochable — “irreproachable”; emphasizes that no valid criticism can be made.
  • intachable — especially common for someone’s reputation, integrity, or conduct.
  • ejemplar — “exemplary”; emphasizes that the person or behavior is a model for others.
  • honrado — “honest” or “honorable”; focuses more specifically on honesty and moral integrity.

Antonyms

  • reprochable — “reproachable” or deserving criticism; the direct opposite.
  • censurable — “blameworthy” or deserving condemnation; stronger and more formal.
  • cuestionable — “questionable”; suggests doubt or concern, but not necessarily definite wrongdoing.
  • defectuoso — “defective” or flawed; usually describes quality or performance rather than moral conduct.
  • corrupto — “corrupt”; much stronger, implying serious moral or ethical wrongdoing.

Common phrases & collocations

  • una reputación intachable — an impeccable reputation
  • una conducta intachable — irreproachable conduct
  • un historial intachable — a spotless record
  • una trayectoria intachable — an impeccable career or record
  • un comportamiento intachable — impeccable behavior

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Examples

El trabajo fue intachable.adjective

The work was impeccable.

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