unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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Thirst along with other unexplained symptoms, such as blurry vision or muscle cramps
Treatment
Treatment for polydipsia usually focuses on addressing the underlying cause and managing excessive thirst.
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
The Japanese Grand Prix's Free Practice 2 session was marked by four red flags, two of which occurred due to unexplained grass fires.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s a weird, unexplained detail where the doctors sometimes wear white lab coats over their scrubs, then take them off to do procedures, and then put them back on.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
While the researchers also examined espresso from varying machines, there was a considerable and unexplained variation in cafestol and kahweol concentration between four samples tested.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
The Japanese Grand Prix's Free Practice 2 session was marked by four red flags, two of which occurred due to unexplained grass fires.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s a weird, unexplained detail where the doctors sometimes wear white lab coats over their scrubs, then take them off to do procedures, and then put them back on.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
While the researchers also examined espresso from varying machines, there was a considerable and unexplained variation in cafestol and kahweol concentration between four samples tested.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unexplained
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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