unaccountable
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un·ac·count·able

adjective \ˌən-ə-ˈkan-tə-bəl\

Definition of UNACCOUNTABLE

1
: not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange
2
: not to be called to account : not responsible
un·ac·count·abil·i·ty \-ˌkan-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of UNACCOUNTABLE

  1. She has shown an unaccountable reluctance to accept their offer.
  2. <the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color>

First Known Use of UNACCOUNTABLE

1643

Rhymes with UNACCOUNTABLE

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