unaccountable

un·ac·count·able

adj \ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-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 \-ˌkau̇n-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

Related to UNACCOUNTABLE

Synonyms: inexplainable, inexplicable, unexplainable

Antonyms: accountable, explainable, explicable

Related Words: indefinable, indescribable, inexpressible, unsayable; cryptic, enigmatic (also enigmatical), impenetrable, incomprehensible, inscrutable, mysterious, unfathomable, unknowable; irrational, unreasonable, unsound; foolish, illogical, mindless, senseless; absurd, odd, peculiar, strange, unusual, weird

Near Antonyms: logical, rational, reasonable, tenable, understandable; sane, sensible, wise; compelling, convincing, persuasive, plausible, satisfying; confirmed, corroborated, determined, established, explained, substantiated, validated

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Rhymes with UNACCOUNTABLE

insurmountable