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

But after months of unanswered questions, Martha was intent to get some answers. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Still, the restrictions will be a big change, and there are still some unanswered questions. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

What happened before the group left the island has become a point of contention and many questions about Wells’ final hours remain unanswered. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Experts worry that the litany of unanswered questions surrounding medical frailty will lead to more vulnerable people getting kicked out of the program. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unanswered

• answered
• mansard