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

The investigation is dogged by unanswered questions, such as how many people are believed to have taken part in her abduction and whether she was taken by someone who knew her. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Then Denver scored 16 unanswered points, setting up a fourth quarter where the teams traded momentum swings. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

The Montana Grizzlies scored 31 unanswered points Saturday against UC Davis before the Aggies got on the board just before halftime at UC Davis Health Stadium. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

The screams, the gunshots and the cries for help that went unanswered. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unanswered

• answered
• mansard