unexplainable

adjective un·ex·plain·able \ ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-bəl \

Definition of unexplainable

: incapable of being explained : inexplicable, unaccountable

a seemingly unexplainable occurrence

unexplainable behavior

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unexplainably

play \ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-blē\ adverb

Recent Examples of unexplainable from the Web

Image The unexplainable record, the over-the-top pregame theatrics, even the hot climate.

— gerald narciso, New York Times, "Florida Panthers Hear Echoes of Their Early Years in the Golden Knights," 2 June 2018
One is the unexplainable absence of a Latino candidate challenging Emanuel in a city where Latino politics is dynamic.

— john kass, chicagotribune.com, "Silence in Chicago’s mayoral race: The missing Latino candidate and the Sun-Times chairman’s deal with Rahm’s money man," 12 May 2018
During labor, these words increased my faith and permeated my body with unexplainable peace and power.

— jamie ballard, Good Housekeeping, "Audrey Roloff Revealed a Special "Sign" During Her Birth Episode Last Night," 2 May 2018
Inter is a team that has made five games bad, then went to Genoa on a very tough field and won 0-5: unexplainable.

— SI.com, "Roma Star Reveals Why He Wants Juventus to Win Serie A Despite Hatred for League Champions," 30 Mar. 2018
That shot had given UMBC a 14-point margin just 2:19 after its lead was only 29-24, and even though there was plenty of time left, the unexplainable seemed to be happening in real time.

— dan wolken, USA TODAY, "How UMBC pulled off the greatest upset in NCAA tournament history," 17 Mar. 2018
The upcoming Hopes and Dreams record is just that, a group of baby-soft lullabies about the beautiful and unexplainable bond between mothers and their kids.

— wandera hussein, Billboard, "Decca Gold Announces 'Hopes and Dreams: The Lullaby Project,' Enlists Janice Freeman for 'Wildest Dreams' (Premiere)," 2 Mar. 2018
There also were reports of strange footprints and occasional eerie, unexplainable booming or bellowing sounds that further puzzled and frightened Newport residents.

— diane bell, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Could skull in San Diego museum be related to White River monster in Arkansas?," 10 Jan. 2018
While Pac may be one of the most prolific rappers of all time, there remains one eerie mystery: his unexplainable death.

— lauren alvarez, Billboard, "Ice-T Says the 'Untimely' Deaths of Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. 'Didn't Have to Happen': Exclusive Clip," 15 Sep. 2017

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