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Definitions

inexplicable

[in-ek-spli-kuh-buhl, in-ik-splik-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛk splɪ kə bəl, ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪk ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
beyond comprehension, explanation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baffling incomprehensible mysterious mystifying odd peculiar puzzling strange unaccountable unfathomable
WEAK
enigmatic indecipherable indescribable inexplainable inscrutable insoluble obscure undefinable unexplainable unintelligible unsolvable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensible explainable fathomable intelligible normal regular standard understandable usual
WEAK
comprehendible explicable

Example Sentences

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But here in Southern California, something more is in the air: a dense, motionless tsunami of something foul and inexplicable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The consequence has been a chaotic patchwork of often inexplicable redactions, exacerbating suspicions of a coverup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Rosa Padhilete, a Franciscan nun who came from Naples, said she felt an "immense, inexplicable joy" seeing the remains.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Months before Chan was arrested, Rachel says she told the nursery manager her son had suddenly started showing signs of inexplicable rage.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

And I wasn’t prepared for the conversation’s sudden and inexplicable course correction.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.