UNACCOUNTABILITY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unaccountable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl

Definition of unaccountable

as in unexplainable

impossible to explain the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color

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Recent Examples of unaccountable The enduring, if still somewhat unaccountable popularity of immersive experiences in the city (the Color Factory! — Ian Volner, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The Coastal Commission—whose members are appointed, not elected—has been called the most unaccountable government agency in the nation. — Jeremy Talcott, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Enforcement of immigration law doesn’t require an unaccountable rogue agency. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 The result was a fast, funny, pointed jab that made both Becerra and Porter look prickly and unaccountable. — Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaccountable

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Adjective

The movie has since become an unexplainable piece of comfort for a spooked generation.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Still, there was a wide and largely unexplainable range of geographical variety.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of unexplainable

Adjective

The fact, in other words, that there often isn’t a right answer or a clear victor—and that rational people are subject to irrational forces within and above them.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Mathematicians have long known that some polynomial equations have only rational solutions, while others have irrational solutions (such as ).

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of irrational

Adjective

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

Definition of inexplicable

Adjective

Accurate voter lists and lawful mail-voting options are not unreasonable demands.

— Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
The court ultimately upheld the search warrant, finding probable cause and concluded that obtaining the data remotely was not an unreasonable search.

— Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

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