Synonyms of inexplicable

inexplicable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈspli-kə-bəl 

as in unexplainable

impossible to explain

an inexplicable desire for ice cream at two in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unexplainable
• irrational
• unreasonable
• unaccountable
• unusual
• inexplainable
• indescribable
• incomprehensible
• mysterious
• odd
• indefinable
• unfathomable
• inexpressible
• unknowable
• inscrutable
• enigmatic
• illogical
• enigmatical
• absurd
• cryptic
• strange
• impenetrable
• unsayable
• foolish
• weird
• peculiar
• mindless
• unsound
• senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• understandable
• logical
• explicable
• accountable
• rational
• explainable
• tenable
• wise
• sensible
• plausible
• sane
• compelling
• convincing
• explained
• persuasive
• satisfying
• confirmed
• established
• determined
• validated
• substantiated
• corroborated

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of inexplicable

And many Democrats were stunned by the Harris campaign's inexplicable embrace of unpopular Bush-era Republicans like former Rep. Liz Cheney as a stunt to attract support from moderate and former GOP voters. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

The image of the 72-year-old grandmother sitting straight-backed in a French courtroom as her 50 rapists were convicted today is as indelible as the facts of the Avignon trial are inexplicable. —Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

Indianapolis desperately needed a win to keep its hope for a postseason berth alive, but instead, the team imploded in a disastrous loss filled with inexplicable mistakes that will likely extend Indianapolis’ playoff drought to four years. —Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

All those inexplicable elements resulted in one of his most iconic appearances, which Timothée Chalamet has dared to follow to the letter. —María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024