unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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Appendix cancer can be difficult to detect early on, with vague symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
After several unexplained memory slips, there came a day when my wife, Geri, didn’t recognize her own face in the mirror.
—Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The discovery of Suazo's body marks the 13th unexplained death in remote or wooded areas in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine since March, sparking concerns of a possible serial killer on the loose in the region, Fox News reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Pro-Harris accounts reported sudden drops in engagement, unexplained suspensions and disappearing trending topics.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
After several unexplained memory slips, there came a day when my wife, Geri, didn’t recognize her own face in the mirror.
—Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The discovery of Suazo's body marks the 13th unexplained death in remote or wooded areas in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine since March, sparking concerns of a possible serial killer on the loose in the region, Fox News reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Pro-Harris accounts reported sudden drops in engagement, unexplained suspensions and disappearing trending topics.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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