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

There are many unanswered questions in friendship research, but friendship-making orientation provides a useful step toward answering them. — Diego Guevara Beltran, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Those unanswered questions underscore the larger challenge facing thoroughbred racing, specifically how much tradition drives the future, especially in a sport led by separate organizations pursuing their own interests. — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

After two hours of public pushback and many unanswered questions, commissioners voted to advance the arch to the next phase of review. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Phone numbers listed for some of the defendants in affidavits weren’t active and a call to another number went unanswered. — Josh Kelety, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unanswered

• answered
• mansard