unexplained

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/]
adjective
inexplicável
1. not explained or accounted for; lacking a clear reason or cause
The unexplained noises in the attic frightened the family.
Os ruídos inexplicáveis no sótão assustaram a família.
2. mysterious or puzzling; not fully understood or clarified
The scientist investigated the unexplained phenomenon in the lab.
O cientista investigou o fenômeno inexplicável no laboratório.
3. without a given explanation or justification
Her unexplained absence from work caused concern among colleagues.
Sua ausência inexplicável do trabalho causou preocupação entre os colegas.
The term 'unexplained' is frequently used in American media, particularly in discussion of paranormal phenomena, UFO sightings, and scientific mysteries. In Brazil, 'inexplicável' carries similar weight in both formal and casual contexts, often appearing in news reports about crime, disappearances, and unexplained events. The word reflects a cultural curiosity about the unknown in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mysteriouspuzzlingunexplicitunclearundeterminedunaccountedobscure
Antonyms / Antônimos
explainedclarifiedclearobviousunderstandabletransparent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inexplicável
standard and most common translation across all Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inexplicável
same as general Brazilian; alternatively 'sem explicação'
São Paulo
inexplicável
same as general Brazilian; formal and informal contexts
Portugal
inexplicável
identical usage; also 'sem explicação' is acceptable

Related Words

explanationexplainmysterymysteriouspuzzleobscurityclarification

Related Idioms & Phrases

unexplained mystery - something that remains a mystery without clarification
unexplained disappearance - a vanishing without a known cause or reason
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →