unanswered — not replied to or responded to
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not replied to or responded to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnˈænsərd/
Korean meaning: 답변되지 않은, 대답하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언-앤-서드 (강세: 앤)
Example Sentences
- My mom's unanswered calls always mean I'm in trouble later.
- The teacher's unanswered question created an awkward silence in the classroom.
- He left his girlfriend's text unanswered and ordered pizza instead.
unanswered
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnˈænsərd//
not replied to or responded to
Messages left without replies
All subjects mastered, yet one question unanswered
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
부정 접두사 'un-'과 '답하다'를 뜻하는 'answer'에 과거분사 '-ed'가 결합하여 '답변되지 않은' 상태를 나타내는 형용사가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom's unanswered calls always mean I'm in trouble later.”
“The teacher's unanswered question created an awkward silence in the classroom.”
“He left his girlfriend's text unanswered and ordered pizza instead.”
“The mystery remained unanswered despite years of investigation.”
“My job application has been unanswered for so long, I've started three new hobbies.”
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