unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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In 2008, astronomers detected an unexplained bright object located 25 light-years from Earth in the Piscis Austrinus constellation.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2025
The Justice Department also said in court filings this week that the construction must continue for unexplained national security reasons.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
Defense attorney Larry Tipton said that Ana Walshe died a sudden, unexplained death.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
After being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, the couple proceeded with IVF, which involved fertilizing the egg outside of the body.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2025
The Justice Department also said in court filings this week that the construction must continue for unexplained national security reasons.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
Defense attorney Larry Tipton said that Ana Walshe died a sudden, unexplained death.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
After being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, the couple proceeded with IVF, which involved fertilizing the egg outside of the body.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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