Basic Details
Word: Unanswered
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not replied to or addressed; left without a response.
Synonyms: Ignored, pending, open, unresolved
Antonyms: Answered, addressed, resolved
Idioms and Phrases
- Leave a question unanswered: To avoid giving a response to something important.
Example: "The politician left the question unanswered during the interview."
- An unanswered call: A phone call that goes without being picked up.
Example: "She grew worried after several unanswered calls to her friend."
Usage Examples
Example 1: His message remained unanswered for days, making him anxious.
Example 2: There were many unanswered questions after the meeting.
Example 3: The phone rang for a long time but went unanswered.
Fun Fact
The word "unanswered" combines the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with "answered," forming a descriptive adjective often used in communication, academic, or emotional contexts.
Famous Quote
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." Albert Einstein (often quoted when discussing unanswered questions in science)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unanswered" mean?
a) Replied quickly
b) Ignored or not responded to
c) Spoken loudly
d) Understood easily
Answer: b) Ignored or not responded to
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unanswered"?
a) Resolved
b) Answered
c) Ignored
d) Replied
Answer: c) Ignored
3. Which is an antonym of "unanswered"?
a) Pending
b) Ignored
c) Answered
d) Forgotten
Answer: c) Answered
4. Which sentence uses "unanswered" correctly?
a) His unanswered letter was quickly read aloud.
b) She was unanswered her homework.
c) The phone call went unanswered all night.
d) They unanswered to the party invitation.
Answer: c) The phone call went unanswered all night.
5. What does the phrase "leave a question unanswered" mean?
a) To solve the problem
b) To ask many questions
c) To avoid giving a response
d) To make up an answer
Answer: c) To avoid giving a response
