Definition

In a way that cannot be explained or understood; without a clear reason.

Example

She unaccountably decided to leave the party early, leaving everyone confused.

Conversation

I was feeling really happy yesterday, but then I got unaccountably sad out of nowhere.

That sounds strange; sometimes emotions can hit us unexpectedly.

Yeah, I just couldn't figure out why I felt that way.

It's totally normal; our feelings can be pretty unaccountably complex at times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unaccountably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "accountable" (from Latin "accomptare", meaning to calculate or to count). The word means not able to be explained or justified, indicating a lack of accountability or reason.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to 'counting' or 'calculating' ('accountable') — this helps you remember that 'unaccountably' means something that cannot be explained.

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