unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl 

1

: not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange

2

: not to be called to account : not responsible

unaccountability

ˌən-ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Synonyms

• inexplainable
• inexplicable
• unexplainable

Examples of unaccountable in a Sentence

She has shown an unaccountable reluctance to accept their offer.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The report ranks 197 countries and territories on five indicators: conflict and violence, human rights abuse, unaccountable governance, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation. —David Miliband, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2023

Politicians have abdicated their responsibility to unelected, unaccountable technology leaders. —Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024

Thus it was viewed as not only secretive but somewhat unaccountable for its actions. —Ron Insana, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024

The group believes the vetting process and interviews by consular officials can be too subjective and unaccountable. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-ə-bəl 

1

: inexplicable, strange

2

: not to be called to account : not responsible

unaccountably

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adverb