Word
unaccounted
Phoneticsun·ac·count·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənəˈkaʊntɪd/
UK/ʌnɐkˈaʊntɪd/
Definition
v. describing something that has not been explained or recorded. You use this when you cannot find a reason for a change in numbers or a missing object.
v. not explained, accounted for, or recorded. Often used in the passive voice to describe discrepancies in data or missing items.
Examples
“The missing money remains unaccounted for.”
“After the audit, several thousand dollars of inventory were found to be unaccounted for, leading to a full investigation.”
“The sudden drop in the company's stock price remains unaccounted for by standard market analysis, suggesting there may be an internal factor at play.”
Examples
simple
“The missing money remains unaccounted for.”
contextual
“After the audit, several thousand dollars of inventory were found to be unaccounted for, leading to a full investigation.”
complex
“The sudden drop in the company's stock price remains unaccounted for by standard market analysis, suggesting there may be an internal factor at play.”
Real-World Examples
“Over the subsequent decades, officials have worked to uncover mass graves, revealing thousands of victims, but about 1,600 people remain unaccounted for.” “A fifth person was feared dead and a sixth unaccounted for.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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