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

That process can work well while still leaving unanswered questions about how much risk the company should transfer. — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The still unanswered question has led to ever more sensitive detector technology and a deeper understanding of what dark matter isn’t. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

There was no natural cadence, and his questions went unanswered. — Sarah Jackson juhohn Lee, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The Minnesota Vikings scored 29 unanswered points to stun the Green Bay Packers. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unanswered

• answered
• mansard