adj
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unanswered
Unanswered (adj) means not yet answered, responded to, or resolved. Example: “Several important questions remained unanswered after the press conference.”
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Not yet answered, responded to, or resolved.
"Several important questions remained unanswered after the press conference."
"The flashing light on the answering machine bore testimony to the unanswered call."
How to use unanswered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStill without a reply or resolution.
Common pairings
unanswered questions
unanswered calls
go unanswered
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Etymology
From Middle English unansuered, built from un- + answered.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unanswered
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What does “unanswered” mean?
The word “unanswered” means not yet answered, responded to, or resolved. In plain terms, still without a reply or resolution.
How do you use “unanswered” in a sentence?
Here is “unanswered” used in a sentence: “Several important questions remained unanswered after the press conference.”
What part of speech is “unanswered”?
“Unanswered” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unanswered” come from?
The word “unanswered” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unansuered, built from un- + answered.
Is “unanswered” a common word?
“Unanswered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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