unanswered

adjective un·an·swered \ˌən-ˈan(t)-sərd\

: without a reply : not answered

sports : scored during a time when an opponent fails to score

Full Definition of UNANSWERED

: not answered <unanswered letters>

: scored in succession during a period in which an opponent fails to score <scored 20 unanswered points in the last quarter>

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14th century

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