adj

unaccounted

Unaccounted (adj) means not explained, tracked, or included in a total; missing from a record. Example: “Several boxes of inventory were unaccounted for after the move.”

adj

Not explained, tracked, or included in a total; missing from a record.

"Several boxes of inventory were unaccounted for after the move."

How to use unaccounted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot tracked, tallied, or explained — usually used in the phrase "unaccounted for."

Common pairings

unaccounted for money left unaccounted

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Etymology

From un- + accounted.

Rhymes for unaccounted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unaccounted” mean?

The word “unaccounted” means not explained, tracked, or included in a total; missing from a record. In plain terms, not tracked, tallied, or explained — usually used in the phrase "unaccounted for.".

How do you use “unaccounted” in a sentence?

Here is “unaccounted” used in a sentence: “Several boxes of inventory were unaccounted for after the move.”

What part of speech is “unaccounted”?

“Unaccounted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unaccounted?

"unaccounted" (adj) means not explained, tracked, or included in a total; missing from a record.