Synonyms of inexplicable

inexplicable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl 

as in unexplainable

impossible to explain

an inexplicable desire for ice cream at two in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unexplainable
• irrational
• unreasonable
• unaccountable
• unusual
• inexplainable
• indescribable
• incomprehensible
• mysterious
• indefinable
• odd
• unfathomable
• inexpressible
• unknowable
• inscrutable
• enigmatic
• illogical
• absurd
• cryptic
• strange
• impenetrable
• unsayable
• foolish
• weird
• peculiar
• mindless
• unsound
• senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• understandable
• logical
• explicable
• accountable
• rational
• explainable
• tenable
• wise
• sensible
• plausible
• sane
• compelling
• convincing
• explained
• persuasive
• satisfying
• confirmed
• established
• determined
• validated
• substantiated
• corroborated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inexplicable

Keeping her husband happy yet oblivious—managing his baby fever with staged fake miscarriages—only goes so far when Martha begins suffering an inexplicable illness that culminates in an impossible pregnancy. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Remedy games encourage a kind of obsession and fascination from players, not just with inexplicable lore but with thick atmosphere. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Since at least 1389, two vials purportedly containing the saint’s blood have been venerated in Naples because of their inexplicable ability to liquefy on his feast days. — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

The defense lost the line of scrimmage and allowed a franchise-most in points and an inexplicable amount of yards (552). — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026