Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unaccounted-for

Adjective

/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd fɔr/

Definition

Not explained or accounted for; missing or not reported.

Examples

Several unaccounted-for expenses raised concerns during the audit.
After the storm, many individuals were still unaccounted-for, prompting rescue efforts.
His unaccounted-for absence troubled his colleagues.

Meaning

The term ‘unaccounted-for’ refers to something that cannot be explained or is unable to be traced to a source. Frequently used when items, individuals, or information cannot be found or measured.