Unaccountable

/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to be explained or accounted for; inexplicable.

His sudden disappearance was unaccountable, leaving everyone in shock.

Not responsible or liable; exempt from accountability.

The committee's decisions were unaccountable to the public, raising concerns about transparency.

Incapable of being explained or justified.

Her unaccountable behavior at the meeting puzzled her colleagues.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'accountable', which originates from 'account' meaning 'to explain or justify'.

unaccountable power

Power that is not subject to oversight or accountability.

unaccountable behavior

Actions taken that cannot be justified or explained.

accountable

Required to explain actions; responsible.

explainable

Able to be accounted for or justified.

Off the hook

He's totally off the hook for any consequences; he's unaccountable.

No strings attached

That deal was no strings attached, so it's pretty unaccountable.