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unanswered
adjective /ʌnˈɑːn.səd/
/-ˈæn.sɚd/ Definition
(Definition of unanswered adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acknowledgment noun
- and the same to you with (brass) knobs on idiom
- answer back phrasal verb
- answer noun (REACTION)
- back adverb (RETURN)
- counter verb
- counterattack noun
- counterblast noun
- defensive noun
- get back to sb phrasal verb
- I take/plead the Fifth (Amendment) idiom
- rejoin verb (ANSWER QUICKLY)
- rejoinder noun
- reply noun
- reply verb
- respond verb
- respondent noun
- response noun
- retort verb
- thank you exclamation
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