Meaning & Definition of word "Unanswered"

Unanswered

/ʌnˈɑːnsərd/

1. Not answered or responded to.
- Example: She had many unanswered questions after the lecture.
2. Not having received a reply or resolution.
- Example: His email went unanswered for several days.
3. Left without a response or solution.
- Example: The proposal remains unanswered despite numerous submissions.
4. Describing an issue or topic that lacks a resolution or response.
- Example: There are still unanswered issues regarding the new policy.

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'answered', the past participle of 'answer'.

unanswered questions:

Questions that have not been responded to or addressed.

unanswered prayers:

Prayers that have not been responded to or fulfilled.

unanswered calls:

Telephone calls that received no response.

answer:

A response or reaction to a question or situation.

respond:

To say something in reply.

reply:

To respond to someone's communication.

Meaning: Ghosted

Example Sentence: I texted him, but he ghosted me; my message went unanswered.

Meaning: Left on read

Example Sentence: She saw my message and left me on read; it felt unanswered.