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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Countless emergency room visits, unexplained symptoms, body weakness, and pain became my new normal. Essence, 5 Mar. 2025 They are associated with fevers, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, pregnancy, or a postpartum or immunocompromising condition. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 The Extraterrestrial Highway With the U.S. government officially investigating unexplained sightings, the world has gone crazy for UFOs. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025 As China attempts to assert dominance in semiconductor production and artificial intelligence, the unexplained disappearance of its top tech official foments uncertainty about Beijing's broader policy direction. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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