unexplainable

adjective

un·​ex·​plain·​able ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-bəl 

: incapable of being explained : inexplicable, unaccountable

a seemingly unexplainable occurrence

unexplainable behavior

unexplainably

ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unexplainable

• inexplicable
• irrational
• unreasonable
• unaccountable
• inexplainable
• unusual

Examples of unexplainable in a Sentence

a series of unexplainable weather events

Recent Examples on the Web

Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way. —Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups. —Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

That only creates the next set of unexplainable pay decisions. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 May 2026

The systems are unexplainable, unpredictable, and trivially copyable. —Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unexplainable

• attainable
• explainable
• maintainable
• obtainable
• sustainable
• ascertainable
• unattainable
• unobtainable
• unsustainable
• trainable