unaccountable

[ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl]

unaccountable Definition

  • 1not able to be explained or understood
  • 2not responsible for something that should be accounted for

Using unaccountable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unaccountable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sudden disappearance of the plane remains unaccountable.

  • Example

    He was unaccountable for his actions due to his mental illness.

  • Example

    The company's profits were unaccountable, and the CEO was suspected of embezzlement.

unaccountable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unaccountable

  • not responsible for something that should be accounted for

    Example

    The employee was unaccountable for the missing files.

  • not answerable or responsible to someone or something

    Example

    The organization is unaccountable to any government agency.

  • a feeling that is difficult to explain or understand

    Example

    She had an unaccountable feeling of unease when she entered the abandoned house.

Origins of unaccountable

from un- 'not' + accountable

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Summary: unaccountable in Brief

The term 'unaccountable' [ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl] refers to something that cannot be explained or understood, or someone who is not responsible for something that should be accounted for. Examples include the mysterious disappearance of a plane or a person with a mental illness who is unaccountable for their actions. The phrase 'unaccountable for' denotes not being responsible for something, while 'unaccountable to' means not being answerable or responsible to someone or something.

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