unanswered

adjective

un·​an·​swered ˌən-ˈan(t)-sərd How to pronounce unanswered (audio)
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

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However, with speed comes risk as certain questions were left unanswered, such as who would be in the stabilization force in Gaza? Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 For over two and a half hours, After The Hunt is unrelenting, making audiences feel increasingly uncomfortable with its blurred lines and unanswered questions. Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025 The Aggies scored 24 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, pulling off the rare feat of getting a touchdown run, a touchdown pass, an interception return for a touchdown, and a field goal in 15 minutes. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 As public anger intensifies crucial questions about the next steps remain unanswered. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unanswered

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unanswered was in the 14th century

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“Unanswered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanswered. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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