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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There are still unanswered questions about the Saints' plans leading up to the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, especially with their current record of 2-7. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Despite years of unanswered questions, Karen's friends, family and Dyersburg community members remain committed to uncovering the truth of that night. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The budget was initially presented earlier this year, but left unanswered several questions on a funding gap of several billion euros. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Epstein's death in 2019 left numerous unanswered questions regarding his associations with powerful figures, including Trump. Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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