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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After Reese dropped in a layup, Nebraska scored seven unanswered points to enjoy its biggest lead of the game at 31-26 with 3:20 to go. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025 Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to add between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy but there are unanswered questions about how to share this benefit equitably and prevent the misuse of the technology. World Economic Forum, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Jeenah Moon | Reuters Uncertainty around the Trump administration Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s Monday inauguration, executives at JPM had many unanswered questions about what his administration has in store for the health-care sector. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025 Severance’s first season ended with many unanswered questions. Skyler Trepel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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