Definitions

unexplained

ADJECTIVE

unknown

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anonymous exotic foreign nameless new remote strange uncharted undiscovered unexplored unfamiliar unidentified unnamed unrecognized

STRONG

X alien dark far secret

WEAK

concealed desolate distant far-off faraway hidden humble incog incognito little-known such and such unapprehended unascertained uncelebrated undistinguished unheard-of unnoted unperceived unrenowned unrevealed unsung untold

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common familiar identified known named native normal regular relevant usual

Example Sentences

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On June 15, a B-52 crashed on takeoff in California for unexplained reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several unexplained deaths in the mineral-rich but volatile eastern Ituri province plagued by armed groups.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

In an interview with police after her arrest in 2024, Lady Donaldson said they were both fully clothed, but described it as an "unexplained situation".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That leaves a significant portion of the journey unexplained by natural processes alone.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Those who do step out of line often face little unexplained punishments, such as having their schedules or their work assignments unilaterally changed.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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