unexplainable

adjective

un·​ex·​plain·​able ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-bəl 

: incapable of being explained : inexplicable, unaccountable

a seemingly unexplainable occurrence

unexplainable behavior

unexplainably

ˌən-ik-ˈsplā-nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unexplainable

• inexplicable
• irrational
• unreasonable
• unaccountable
• inexplainable
• unusual

Examples of unexplainable in a Sentence

a series of unexplainable weather events

Recent Examples on the Web

Her unexplainable absences leads to a lack of hope, wisdom, and encouragement Odysseus desperately needs in peril. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

This somber Australian chiller, done in an exceptionally authentic faux-doc style, follows a family trying to piece together unexplainable supernatural events in the aftermath of their daughter’s tragic, seemingly accidental death. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

People often search for answers after tragedy, looking for something that might explain the unexplainable. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unexplainable

• attainable
• explainable
• maintainable
• obtainable
• sustainable
• ascertainable
• unattainable
• unobtainable
• unsustainable
• trainable