unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl 

1

: not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange

2

: not to be called to account : not responsible

unaccountability

ˌən-ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Synonyms of unaccountable

• unexplainable
• irrational
• inexplicable
• unreasonable

Examples of unaccountable in a Sentence

She has shown an unaccountable reluctance to accept their offer.

the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color

Recent Examples on the Web

This is an entire class of wealthy and unaccountable men thumbing their noses at the American public. — Abigail Disney, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

The bottom line for now is that the city is allowing the unaccountable operation of thousands of untaxed machines while simultaneously counting on revenue from their VGT and casino competitors. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

This year alone, $5 billion in taxpayer funds will be siphoned away from public schools to prop up Florida’s unaccountable voucher program, diverting dollars from the more than 80% of children who attend public schools. — Andrew Spar, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

But critics say the bodies have become unelected, unaccountable usurpers of presidential and judicial power. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unaccountable

• accountable
• demountable
• uncountable
• countable
• insurmountable

Kids Definition

unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-ə-bəl 

1

: inexplicable, strange

2

: not to be called to account : not responsible

unaccountably

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adverb