unaccounted for

phrase

—used to say that what happened to someone or something is not known

Many people were unaccounted for after the disaster.

A great deal of money remains unaccounted for.

Examples of unaccounted for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

America’s illusion of security under the wing of the military-industrial complex may be reinforced, but the true scales of justice remain off balance and unaccounted for. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Authorities in both countries say at least 1,375 people have died, and more than 5,000 people are still unaccounted for. — Kosh Raj Koirala, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Nepal’s death toll has risen to 903, while the number of people still unaccounted for has nearly doubled to roughly 4,200, according to an update from local officials Sunday. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Authorities asked anyone with information about people still unaccounted for at the park to call [phone]. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for unaccounted for

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