unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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Dust mites thrive in that environment, and for anyone dealing with nighttime congestion or unexplained sneezing, a dirty mattress could be the culprit.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes and brain fog are all reasons to ask for this test by name.
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Cobain had struggled for years with depression, substance abuse issues and a debilitating, unexplained stomach ailment.
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But the other experiments — LSND, Miniboone, and gallium — remain unexplained.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes and brain fog are all reasons to ask for this test by name.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Cobain had struggled for years with depression, substance abuse issues and a debilitating, unexplained stomach ailment.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
But the other experiments — LSND, Miniboone, and gallium — remain unexplained.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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