Unaccountable
(adjective)
- Not required or expected to give an explanation or justification for one's actions or decisions.
- Not able to be explained or accounted for.
- Not responsible or accountable to anyone for one's actions or decisions.
Origin:
Formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'accountable' meaning 'liable to be called to account; responsible for one's actions or decisions.'.
Examples:
- The new head of the department acted in an unaccountable manner, ignoring the opinions of his colleagues.
- She was always unaccountable for her whereabouts, leaving her friends and family to worry about her safety.
- His behavior was completely unaccountable and completely irrational, leaving everyone around him completely confused.
- The disappearance of the funds remains unaccountable, and the police are still investigating.
- The unaccountable delay caused by the bad weather was beyond their control.