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unanswered

ADJECTIVE
not answered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ignored
WEAK
not explained not responded to pending tabled without reply
Antonyms
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answered certain decided determined mutual reciprocated requited responded to returned settled shared
ADJECTIVE
not refuted
Synonyms
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debatable moot unchallenged undecided undetermined unnoticed unsettled
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disputed in doubt open uncertain unquestioned unrefuted up in the air
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain decided definite determined settled sure undoubted
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answered mutual reciprocated requited responded to returned shared
ADJECTIVE
not returned
Synonyms
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unrequited
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unreciprocated unreturned
Antonyms
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answered certain decided determined mutual reciprocated requited responded to returned settled shared

Example Sentences

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Without children as automatic heirs or caregivers, decisions about medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, long-term care and even funeral logistics can’t be left unanswered.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Everything around us has mass, but its origin is still one of physics' biggest unanswered questions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

"We are still awaiting clarification regarding the reasons for this decision, particularly in light of certain unanswered questions concerning US contributions," union chief Severine Deboos told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The puzzling question of whether sleeping and waking are actually the same thing remains unanswered, but the powerful lure of sleep—soothing and with the promise of unknowing—is clear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He knew she was praying for him and he didn’t want to become one more unanswered prayer.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner