out-of-the-way
Hard to reach
Out-of-the-way describes places that are remote, hard to reach, or off the beaten path: an out-of-the-way village in the mountains, We found this great out-of-the-way restaurant.
The phrase can also mean unusual or uncommon: nothing out-of-the-way about his request.
When hyphenated, it functions as an adjective before a noun; without hyphens, it typically follows a verb: The cabin was out of the way.
At great distance
- distantFar away or aloof
- isolatedSeparated from others
- secludedSet apart, private
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
unreachable · off-the-beaten-path · backwater · hinterland · outpost · wilderness · backcountry · boondocks
Not yet discovered
- unfamiliarNot previously known
- unheard-ofLacking any precedent
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- forgottenNo longer recalled
undiscovered · uncharted · unexplored · unmarked · hidden · niche · underrated · little-known
Kept out of sight
- tucked-awayPut aside discreetly
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- shelteredKept safe from harm
- sequesteredRemoved from contact
cloistered · unfrequented · undiscovered · retreat · hideaway · sanctuary · hermitage · enclave
Cannot be reached
- impracticalNot suited for use
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- cumbersomeAwkwardly heavy or bulky
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
troublesome · roundabout · detour · circuitous · indirect · time-consuming · difficult · burdensome
faraway
At great distance
inaccessible · unreachable · off-the-beaten-path · backwater · hinterland · outpost · wilderness · backcountry · boondocks · frontier
unknown
Not yet discovered
- unfamiliarNot previously known
- unheard-ofLacking any precedent
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
forgotten · undiscovered · uncharted · unexplored · unmarked · hidden · niche · underrated · little-known · unsung
hidden
Kept out of sight
- tucked-awayPut aside discreetly
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- shelteredKept safe from harm
sequestered · cloistered · unfrequented · undiscovered · retreat · hideaway · sanctuary · hermitage · enclave · nook
inaccessible
Cannot be reached
- impracticalNot suited for use
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- cumbersomeAwkwardly heavy or bulky
bothersome · troublesome · roundabout · detour · circuitous · indirect · time-consuming · difficult · burdensome · problematic