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Meaning of unexplained
The primary meaning of the word "unexplained" refers to something that has not been explained or accounted for.
Etymology of unexplained
The word "unexplained" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "explained" which comes from the Old French "expliquer" and Latin "explicare" meaning "to unfold" or "to make clear"
Historically, the term has been used to describe phenomena, events, or situations that lack a clear understanding or rational explanation
Synonyms
mysterious
inexplicable
enigmatic
puzzling
baffling
perplexing
unclear
ambiguous
obscure
cryptic
unknowable
unintelligible
unaccountable
incomprehensible
inscrutable
arcane
abstruse
recondite
uninterpretable
indecipherable
inexplicable
ambiguous
vague
indistinct
unclear
obscure
hidden
secretive
unknown
unexplained
unsolved
unsettled
unclarified
unelucidated
Definitions
- Not explained or accounted for
- * Not understood or interpreted
- * Lacking a known or apparent cause or explanation
Usage Examples
- The strange occurrence remained unexplained for years
- * The mysterious disappearance of the ship was unexplained and sparked numerous theories
- * The unexplained noise in the night kept me awake
Antonyms
explained
clear
understood
apparent
obvious
evident
plain
transparent
straightforward
comprehensible
intelligible
interpretable
decipherable
solved
settled
clarified
elucidated
known
familiar
recognized