answered
0 antonyms and opposites of answered, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Having had a response given.
Frequently asked questions
What does “answered” mean?
The word “answered” means having had a response given. In plain terms, given a reply or resolved.
How do you pronounce “answered”?
“Answered” is pronounced AHN-suhd (/ˈæn.sɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “answered” in a sentence?
Here is “answered” used in a sentence: “Her prayers were finally answered.”
What part of speech is “answered”?
“Answered” is an adjective.
Is “answered” a common word?
“Answered” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "answered" and "replied"?
Both refer to giving a response, but "answered" often implies providing the specific information or solution requested, as in "she answered the question." "Replied" simply means to respond in return and can be used even when no real information is given, such as "he replied with a shrug."
What is the opposite of "answered"?
The common opposite is "unanswered," used for questions, letters, calls, or prayers that have received no response. For example, "the email went unanswered for a week."
What nouns commonly follow "answered"?
"Answered" frequently pairs with words like question, call, phone, door, prayer, and letter — as in "answered the door" or "an answered prayer." These collocations describe responding to something that had requested attention.