unanswered

Everyday

1. Unanswered means not answered or not replied to: an unanswered question. tree →
2. Unanswered can describe something not responded to, like a phone call or a challenge. tree →

In the lessons

In school an unanswered question on a test gets no marks. In stories and science, unanswered questions are mysteries still to solve. In church life people sometimes speak of unanswered prayers. Phrases: unanswered questions, left unanswered, an unanswered call.

Examples

• There were two unanswered questions on my test. tree →
• The phone rang unanswered. tree →
• Some questions about space are still unanswered. tree →
• Her letter went unanswered for weeks. tree →
• Don't leave any question unanswered. tree →
• Some people feel their prayers are unanswered. tree →

Note

Prefix un- (not) + answered. Often after «go», «remain» or «leave»: went unanswered, remained unanswered. Tip: in tests, answer every question; an unanswered one scores zero.