unexplained

adjective

un·​ex·​plained ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 

: not explained or accounted for

an unexplained error

an unexplained delay

Examples of unexplained in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Poor circulation there may also show up as dry or flaky skin, eczema flare-ups or unexplained rashes. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unexplained

• foreordained
• unascertained
• abstained
• arraigned
• attained
• bloodstained
• campaigned
• complained
• constrained
• contained
• curtained
• detained