Definition

Describing something that has not been asked for or requested.

Example

Several unasked questions remain after the presentation.

Conversation

Did you notice how many unasked questions popped up during the meeting?

Yeah, it felt like we missed a lot of important points.

Exactly! I think we should bring them up next time.

Good idea, we can't let those unasked questions linger.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unasked → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "asked" (the past participle of "ask", which comes from Old English "ascian", meaning to inquire or request). The word "unasked" means not having been asked or inquired about.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'inquired' ('asked') — that's why unasked means something that hasn't been asked about.

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