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

Strange occurrences quickly destabilize the group, with the writer becoming increasingly unhinged, convinced the location has an inexplicable hold over her creative faculties. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026

There are few things that bring me pure, inexplicable joy. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

And because most women don’t know about the estrogen-dopamine connection, and most doctors don’t either, the crash feels inexplicable and deeply personal. —Sarah Oreck, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026

Snowflake is getting hit with inexplicable price-target cuts despite growing product revenue by 30% in its fourth quarter. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026