What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unexplained
Example
The sudden disappearance of the plane remains unexplained. [unexplained: adjective]
Example
There was an unexplained noise coming from the basement. [unexplained: adjective]
inexplicable
Example
The inexplicable behavior of the suspect puzzled the investigators. [inexplicable: adjective]
Example
There was an inexplicable feeling of unease in the room. [inexplicable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unexplained is more common in everyday language than inexplicable.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unexplained and inexplicable?
Inexplicable is more formal than unexplained and is often used in academic or technical contexts.
