inexplainable

[ in-ik-spley-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not explainable; incapable of being explained; inexplicable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexplainable¹

First recorded in 1615–25; in- ³ + explainable ( def )

Example Sentences

This season has been just that for Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers — inexplainable.

From Seattle Times

This season has been just that for Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers - inexplainable.

From Washington Times

“Those are those things that happen that are inexplainable with what we’ve done to prepare,” Inouye-Perez said emphatically after the game, adding, “I believe my pitchers and players are better. You have got to be in control so you can execute what you came here to do.”

From Los Angeles Times

The wife of French conductor Pierre Monteux called the Hollywood Bowl silence "the impressive of any and the most inexplainable."

From Los Angeles Times

Sims said he was “highly upset” with his inaccuracy this past week and called it “inexplainable.”

From Washington Post

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