Unaccountably: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is best used when something happens for no clear or logical reason, and there is an emphasis on the lack of explanation.

• He felt unaccountably sad this morning.
• The money disappeared unaccountably from the account.

This word is useful when describing an event or situation that is puzzling and could be linked to something secretive or unknown.

• The door opened mysteriously, as if moved by an unseen hand.
• He mysteriously vanished without a trace.

Use this word when something cannot be explained or understood, even after considering all possible reasons or causes.

• She inexplicably missed her flight despite being at the airport on time.
• The machine stopped working inexplicably during the test run.

Use this word when an event or situation is odd or unusual, and doesn’t fit with what is normally expected.

• She felt strangely calm before the exam.
• The weather has been strangely warm this winter.

Used when something cannot be explained or when there is no logical reason for something to happen.

• She felt unaccountably sad despite the good news

Used to describe something that happens without warning or when you do not anticipate it, can be either positive or negative.

• The meeting was unexpectedly canceled at the last minute

Used when something occurs that is not expected but is often pleasant or notable.

• Surprisingly, he passed the exam without studying much

Used when something happens in a way that cannot be predicted, often implying a lack of pattern or consistency.

• The weather has been unpredictably changing every hour