inexplicable
word
Definition
Impossible to explain or understand; something that has no clear reason or cause.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic; often used for strong emotions, strange behaviors, or mysterious events. Commonly paired with 'reason', 'feeling', or 'phenomenon'. Not used for things that just need a technical explanation.
Spanish: inexplicable - incomprensiblePortuguese (BR): inexplicávelPortuguese (PT): inexplicávelChinese (Simplified): 无法解释的 - 费解的Chinese (Traditional): 無法解釋的 - 費解的Hindi: अवर्णनीय - अकथनीयArabic: غير قابل للتفسير - غير مفهوم
Example Sentences
The child disappeared for an inexplicable reason.
basic
She felt an inexplicable sadness.
basic
There was an inexplicable noise in the room.
basic
For some inexplicable reason, my keys were in the fridge.
natural
Her inexplicable laughter made everyone curious.
natural
It's inexplicable how the dog found its way home from miles away.
natural