Our questions went unanswered. [=our questions were not answered]
The team scored 20 unanswered points in the third quarter. [=the team scored 20 points and the opposing team did not score any]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
un|an|swered — «uhn AN suhrd», adjective. 1. not answered; not replied to. 2. not proved false or incorrect; not refuted: »an unanswered argument. 3. not returned … Useful english dictionary
Unanswered — Un*an swered, a. 1. Not answered; not replied; as, an unanswered letter. [1913 Webster] 2. Not refuted; as, an unanswered argument. [1913 Webster] 3. Not responded to in kind; unrequited; as, unanswered affection. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unanswered — un|an|swered [ʌnˈa:nsəd US ˈænsərd] adj 1.) an unanswered question has not been answered ▪ Many other questions remain unanswered . 2.) an unanswered letter, telephone call, or request for help has not been replied to ▪ The children s cries for… … Dictionary of contemporary English
unanswered — un|an|swered [ ʌn ænsərd ] adjective 1. ) an unanswered question or problem has not been answered or solved: go/remain unanswered: Several key questions concerning the incident remain unanswered. 2. ) an unanswered letter or message has not had a … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unanswered — un•an′swered adj … From formal English to slang
quick-answered — quick anˈswered adjective (Shakespeare) Quick at answering • • • Main Entry: ↑quick … Useful english dictionary
