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单词 unaccountable
释义

unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl How to pronounce unaccountable (audio)
1
: not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange
2
: not to be called to account : not responsible
unaccountability
ˌən-ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unaccountable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • inexplainable
  • inexplicable
  • unexplainable
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Example Sentences

She has shown an unaccountable reluctance to accept their offer. the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color
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Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl How to pronounce unaccountable (audio)
: not to be explained : strange
unaccountable noises

unaccountable

adjective

as in unexplainable
impossible to explain the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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