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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There is a complicated path with many shady characters being weaved in and out, a body count nearing 100 unexplained deaths at Carnival and a extremist rival of Marcel’s from his university days determined to oust smart colleagues by hiring a pair of daunting hitmen. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025 Is Georgia's Lake Lanier Haunted? Lake Lanier's dark reputation stems from its history and a series of unexplained tragedies over the years. Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 Finally, parents should be pro-active in assessing whether the mental health of their children is deteriorating, such as changes in mood or unexplained poor performance in school. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The man had previously been treated for the infection in his lungs but came into the hospital's emergency department after two weeks of unexplained headaches, neck pain, and tingling in his right hand. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 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 29 May. 2025.

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