unanswered

Speech parts

1. unanswered - Adjective

2. unanswered - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not answered; not replied; as, an unanswered letter.

Not refuted; as, an unanswered argument.

Not responded to in kind; unrequited; as, unanswered affection.

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Phrases with the word

Examples

There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Teresa of Ávila

Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. Garth Brooks

Life is an unanswered question, but let's still believe in the dignity and importance of the question. Tennessee Williams

I regret nothing. There have been things I missed, but I ask no questions, because I have loved it, such as it has been, even the moments of emptiness, even the unanswered-and that I loved it, that is the unanswered in my life. Ayn Rand

Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear; To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. George Croly

Edward, Edward," he said with a patronising smile, "there are no unanswered questions of any relevance. Every question that we need to ask has been answered fully. If you can't find the correct answer then you are obviously asking the wrong question. Jasper Fforde

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