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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The World Health Organization is responding to an unexplained illness occurring in the Kwango province in southwest Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Extra-Judicial Killings and Corruption Allegations In addition to the death threats, Duterte faces accusations of unexplained wealth. Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Two other bills, in 2003 and 2004, tried to take a narrower scope: setting an autopsy requirement for sudden unexplained infant deaths. Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 2 Dec. 2024 Six people were pulled alive from the rubble of a Missouri home Saturday morning after an unexplained explosion mangled the residence, authorities said. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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