unreplying

adjective

un·​replying
¦ən+
: not replying

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + replying, present participle of reply

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unreplying was in 1732

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“Unreplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreplying. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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