unexplainable
/'ʌniks'pleinəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not able to be explained or accounted for; incapable of being understood or made clear. It describes something that lacks a known or understandable reason, cause, or justification.
Usage
The adjective "unexplainable" is used to describe phenomena, feelings, events, or situations for which no satisfactory explanation exists or can be found. It emphasizes the absence of a logical, rational, or known cause.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The sudden disappearance of the artifact remains unexplainable.
- She felt an unexplainable sense of dread upon entering the old house.
- The scientist was frustrated by the unexplainable results of the experiment.
Advanced Usage
- "seemingly unexplainable": Used to describe something that appears to have no explanation, often leaving open the possibility that an explanation might eventually be found.
- The detective was faced with a series of seemingly unexplainable coincidences.
Variants and Related Words
- Inexplicable (adj): Often used interchangeably with "unexplainable," meaning impossible to explain or understand.
- His sudden change of heart was inexplicable.
- Unexplained (adj): Refers to something for which an explanation has not been given or found, but may not carry the same connotation of being fundamentally unexplainable.
- The unexplained noise kept them awake all night.
Synonyms
- Inexplicable
- Incomprehensible
- Unfathomable
- Baffling
- Mysterious
Antonyms
- Explainable
- Explicable
- Understandable
- Accountable
- Comprehensible
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Defy explanation: To be impossible to explain. This phrase is a common alternative to using the adjective "unexplainable."
- The magic trick seemed to defy explanation.
Adjective
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not to be accounted for or explained
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perceptible only as unaccountable influences that hinder progress
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an unexplainable fear
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