for no apparent reason• An unknowable, harsh and cruelsociety had destroyed his fatherfor no apparent reason.• For example, I lost things for no apparent reason.• One morning I found it completely wiltedfor no apparent reason.• Some can undergoterrible problems and not get depressed, while others are depressed for no apparent reason.• The train stood a long time in Gloucester Road station, for no apparent reason.• Sometimes, for no apparent reason, all the children may become wired up.• He played extremely well for several weeks, and then, for no apparent reason, quit the team.• To cryfor no apparent reason was not considered odd.
Originapparent
(1300-1400)Old FrenchLatin, present participle of apparere; → APPEAR