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
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This and many other unanswered questions will likely leave millions of college students’ health insurance in limbo as the legislation is implemented.
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Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The biggest unanswered question of all, however, is when Indian cricket’s governing body, the BCCI, will allow its best men’s players to take part in whatever The Hundred becomes after 2032.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 July 2025
While there were unanswered questions about the tragedy, police were piecing together clues and instances related to Bartelt's activity outside of Blodgett's home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
But while companies wait to finalize a polished statement, employees are often left with unanswered questions.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The biggest unanswered question of all, however, is when Indian cricket’s governing body, the BCCI, will allow its best men’s players to take part in whatever The Hundred becomes after 2032.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 July 2025
While there were unanswered questions about the tragedy, police were piecing together clues and instances related to Bartelt's activity outside of Blodgett's home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
But while companies wait to finalize a polished statement, employees are often left with unanswered questions.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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“Unanswered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanswered. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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