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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inexplicable

While United managed to remain in the top three, an undercurrent lurked — an inexplicable question of how this has happened, rather than faith in a bigger, grander process. —Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 May 2025

Bebe Zahara Benet delivered pure magic (with a dose of madness) in her inexplicable yet massively memorable and instantly meme-able verse. —Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025

Popular enough where Reacher is currently the #1 show a full month and a half after season 3 ended, and slid down the list eventually before this inexplicable resurgence. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Remember, too, those who died in shootings, in mysterious hotel accidents, of illness in prison, or of inexplicable suicide. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025