unanswered

adjective

un·​an·​swered ˌən-ˈan(t)-sərd 

1

: not answered

unanswered letters

2

: scored in succession during a period in which an opponent fails to score

scored 20 unanswered points in the last quarter

Examples of unanswered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mora doubled down at his bye week news conference this past Wednesday, but a number of pertinent questions, at least to Team GTW, remain curiously unanswered. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

With the unanswered questions around Adelaide’s motives, some have compared her to a Professor X of the Stephen King onscreen universe, while awaiting answers in a potential Season 2. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

The Cowboys led 10-7 at halftime, but Tampa Bay scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to take control. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

In their most recent meeting, the Knights scored 17 unanswered points to come from behind and defeat the Cowboys, 17-14. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unanswered

• answered
• mansard