adj Uncommon

unanswered

Unanswered (adj) means not yet answered, responded to, or resolved. Example: “Several important questions remained unanswered after the press conference.”

adj

Not yet answered, responded to, or resolved.

"Several important questions remained unanswered after the press conference."

How to use unanswered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStill without a reply or resolution.

Common pairings

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Etymology

From Middle English unansuered, built from un- + answered.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for unanswered

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Frequently asked questions

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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