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unaccountable

 

[ ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inability to be explained or understood

Not able to be explained or understood; inexplicable; not accountable or responsible; free from blame or responsibility.

Synonyms

inexplicable, mysterious, perplexing, puzzling, unexplainable

Examples of usage

  • His sudden disappearance was unaccountable.
  • The unaccountable events of that night left everyone puzzled.
  • She felt unaccountable joy at the news of her promotion.
Context #2 | Adjective

not subject to being called to account; exempt from the necessity of keeping records or justifying actions

Not subject to being called to account; not answerable or responsible; not liable to being called to account.

Synonyms

irresponsible, unchecked, uncontrolled, unreliable, untrustworthy

Examples of usage

  • He acted in an unaccountable manner, ignoring all rules and regulations.
  • The company's finances were unaccountable, leading to suspicion of fraud.
  • The government official's unaccountable behavior raised concerns among the citizens.

Translations

Translations of the word "unaccountable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incontável

🇮🇳 अगणनीय

🇩🇪 unzählbar

🇮🇩 tak terhitung

🇺🇦 незліченний

🇵🇱 niezliczalny

🇯🇵 数え切れない (かぞえきれない)

🇫🇷 innombrable

🇪🇸 incontable

🇹🇷 sayısız

🇰🇷 셀 수 없는 (sel su eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا يحصى (la yuhsa)

🇨🇿 nepočitatelný

🇸🇰 nepočítateľný

🇨🇳 不可胜数的 (bùkě shèngshǔ de)

🇸🇮 neštet

🇮🇸 óteljandi

🇰🇿 сансыз

🇬🇪 განუსაზღვრელი

🇦🇿 sayıla bilməyən

🇲🇽 incontable

Etymology

The word 'unaccountable' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'accountable' meaning 'responsible or answerable'. Over the years, it has been used to describe situations or individuals that cannot be explained, understood, or held responsible. The term has evolved to encompass both the sense of inexplicability and exemption from accountability, reflecting the complexities of human behavior and circumstances.

See also: account, accountabilities, accountability, accountable, accountably, accountant, accounting, accounts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,251, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.