unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
Examples of unexplained in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Loosely based on Daphne du Maurier's 1952 short story of the same name, this Hitchcock classic sees the birds of a coastal California community launch a massive, coordinated, and unexplained assault against the local townspeople.
—
Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Then She Was Gone tells the story of Laurel Mack and the aftermath of her youngest daughter’s unexplained disappearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Global police agency Interpol has released details of 46 cold cases involving women who were murdered or died in suspicious or unexplained circumstances, some of whose remains were found decades ago, according to a statement Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
Nowadays, Judy helps run a paranormal investigation organization with her husband and is continuing the Warrens' reputation with the strange, spooky and unexplained.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unexplained 
Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Then She Was Gone tells the story of Laurel Mack and the aftermath of her youngest daughter’s unexplained disappearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Global police agency Interpol has released details of 46 cold cases involving women who were murdered or died in suspicious or unexplained circumstances, some of whose remains were found decades ago, according to a statement Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
Nowadays, Judy helps run a paranormal investigation organization with her husband and is continuing the Warrens' reputation with the strange, spooky and unexplained.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unexplained
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'unexplained.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near unexplained
Cite this Entry
“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share