unaccountable

adjective

un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl How to pronounce unaccountable (audio)
1
: not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange
2
: not to be called to account : not responsible
unaccountability noun

Examples of unaccountable in a Sentence

She has shown an unaccountable reluctance to accept their offer. the decorator's client has an unaccountable dislike for that color
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The report ranks 197 countries and territories on five indicators: conflict and violence, human rights abuse, unaccountable governance, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation. David Miliband, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2023 Politicians have abdicated their responsibility to unelected, unaccountable technology leaders. Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024 Thus it was viewed as not only secretive but somewhat unaccountable for its actions. Ron Insana, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024 The group believes the vetting process and interviews by consular officials can be too subjective and unaccountable. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unaccountable 

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unaccountable was in 1643

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“Unaccountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaccountable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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unaccountable

adjective
un·​ac·​count·​able ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-ə-bəl How to pronounce unaccountable (audio)
1
2
: not to be called to account : not responsible
unaccountably
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adverb

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