Synonyms for
Unanswered
Definition
not having received an answer or response
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- question unanswered
- call unanswered
- plea unanswered
- prayer unanswered
- email unanswered
- letter unanswered
- problem unanswered
- mystery unanswered
Word family
noun unansweredness
Usage note
This word is typically used to describe questions, requests, or problems that have not received a response or solution. It can also refer to something that has not been dealt with or addressed.
Example sentences
- The question remained unanswered in their minds.
- He tried calling multiple times, but his calls went unanswered.
- The email she sent was left unanswered for weeks.
- The text message he sent was still unanswered the next day.
- The letter she wrote to her friend went unanswered for months.
Quotes
'The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply and leave most things unanswered.' - Unknown
'The unanswered question is what does the woman represent?' - Andrew Wyeth
'The only questions worth asking today are whether humans are going to have any emotions tomorrow, and what the quality of life will be if the answer is no.' - Lester Bangs