unaccounted

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-təd How to pronounce unaccounted (audio)
: not accounted : unexplained
often used with for

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Investigators also found discrepancies in his driving logs, including instances of driving while marked off-duty and unaccounted mileage. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Some of the beagles taken were recovered and returned to Ridglan Farms, but several remain unaccounted for. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 The 50,000 tons of unaccounted for peaches equates to about 3,000 acres of orchards growing without a buyer, according to the canning association. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Three of the 23 crew members, who were believed to have been on duty in the engine room, remain unaccounted for, according to Thai authorities. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaccounted

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First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unaccounted was in 1689

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“Unaccounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaccounted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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unaccounted

adjective
un·​ac·​count·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-əd How to pronounce unaccounted (audio)
: not accounted : unexplained
often used with for
their absence was unaccounted for

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