Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be explained or understood. - Referring to a situation or behavior that is difficult to justify or rationalize. - Talking about an event or outcome that is unexpected or surprising.
- Describing something that cannot be explained or understood. - Referring to a situation or phenomenon that defies explanation or reason. - Talking about an event or outcome that is mysterious or puzzling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that cannot be explained or understood.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to situations, behaviors, events, or outcomes.
- 3Both words convey a sense of mystery or confusion.
- 4Both words are negative in connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unaccountable is more commonly used in everyday language than inexplicable.
- 2Degree: Inexplicable implies a higher degree of mystery or puzzlement than unaccountable.
- 3Justification: Unaccountable suggests a lack of justification or rationalization, while inexplicable implies a complete absence of explanation.
- 4Formality: Inexplicable is more formal and less common in casual conversation than unaccountable.
Remember this!
Unaccountable and inexplicable are synonyms that describe something that cannot be explained or understood. However, inexplicable implies a higher degree of mystery or puzzlement than unaccountable, and it is more formal and less common in everyday language. Unaccountable suggests a lack of justification or rationalization, while inexplicable implies a complete absence of explanation.
