in a way that cannot be explained or understood: I felt unaccountably happy this morning. Unaccountably, the lawyer never called this supposed witness.

1. in an unaccountable manner; looking unaccountably upset; heat was unaccountably disappearing. 2. for reasons that are hard to understand; unaccountably, he ...

not able to be explained or understood: For some unaccountable reason, he forgot his car keys. Someone who is unaccountable does not have to explain his or her ...

Some infants seem unaccountably happy and may exhibit fits of laughter. Некоторые младенцы кажутся необъяснимо счастливыми и могут проявлять приступ смеха.

1. not to be accounted for : inexplicable, strange 2. not to be called to account : not responsible unaccountability

UNACCOUNTABLY meaning: in a way that is difficult to explain or understand for reasons that are hard to understand.

in a way that is very difficult to explain; without any obvious reason He has been unaccountably delayed. She felt suddenly and unaccountably cheerful.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb unaccountably, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

22 нояб. 2024 г. · 3 meanings: 1. allowing of no explanation; inexplicable 2. puzzling; extraordinary 3. not accountable or answerable to.