unexplained

adjective

un·​ex·​plained ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd How to pronounce unexplained (audio)
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay

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Everything is in position, but for some unexplained reason the line is not working this morning. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Symptoms may include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, chest pain, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and unexplained bleeding or bruising. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025 The cause of the accident remains unexplained and officials are now turning their attention to clearing the remaining wreckage. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Symptoms include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss, said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, the county’s interim public health officer. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unexplained 

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexplained was in 1721

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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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