unaccounted

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-təd 

: not accounted : unexplained

—often used with for

Examples of unaccounted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So far, 202 of the over one thousand works in Goudstikker’s collection, were returned by the Dutch government to his heirs in 2006, but many still remain unaccounted for. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026

Rodríguez also said officials continue comparing hospital admissions, morgue records and reports submitted by relatives in an effort to identify people who remain unaccounted for. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Over 2,500 people have died as a result of last week's earthquakes, Venezuelan officials said, and nearly 50,000 remain unaccounted for, according to the International Rescue Committee. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said investigators believe 731 dogs transferred to the rescue remain unaccounted for and are continuing to review evidence before deciding whether to seek criminal charges. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unaccounted

• unaccounted for

Rhymes for unaccounted

• rediscounted
• accounted
• amounted
• discounted
• dismounted
• recounted
• remounted
• surmounted
• uncounted
• unmounted
• counted
• mounted

Kids Definition

unaccounted

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-əd 

: not accounted : unexplained

—often used with for

their absence was unaccounted for