Unanswered Meaning in English
word
ˌəˈnænsɝd
uh-NAN-surd
ʌnˈɑːnsəd
un-AHN-suhd
Definition
Something that remains unanswered has not received a reply or solution. It is often used for questions, messages, or problems that have been ignored or overlooked.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal settings, especially with 'unanswered question', 'unanswered call', or 'left unanswered'. Implies neglect or lack of response. Do not confuse with 'undecided' (not yet chosen).
Spanish: sin respuesta - no contestadoPortuguese (BR): sem resposta - não respondidoPortuguese (PT): sem resposta - não respondidoChinese (Simplified): 未回答 - 未回复Chinese (Traditional): 未回答 - 未回覆Hindi: बिना उत्तर के - अनुत्तरितArabic: بدون إجابة - غير مجاب عليهBengali: উত্তরহীনRussian: без ответаJapanese: 未回答Vietnamese: chưa được trả lờiKorean: 답변 없는 - 답변되지 않은Turkish: cevapsızUrdu: بے جوابIndonesian: belum terjawab
Example Sentences
My question stayed unanswered during the meeting.
basic
There are still many unanswered calls on her phone.
basic
The teacher left some questions unanswered in the test.
basic
I sent him three texts but they all went unanswered.
natural
Some mysteries are better left unanswered.
natural
After her call went unanswered, she decided to leave a voicemail.
natural