unresolved

adjective

un·​re·​solved ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd How to pronounce unresolved (audio)
-ˈzȯlvd
also -ˈzävd
or -ˈzȯvd
Synonyms of unresolvednext
: not settled, solved, or brought to resolution : not resolved
an unresolved issue
a question that was left unresolved

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we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Critics counter that Italy’s longstanding problems, including weak productivity growth, low salaries and inefficiencies in public services, largely remain unresolved. — Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Goodenow’s ruling leaves unresolved whether the ordinance is legal. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The unresolved wildfire liability risk has also complicated PG&E’s push to regain an investment-grade credit rating. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Nacua’s production gives him leverage, but unresolved allegations and a potential suspension make a $150 million commitment a much tougher sell for the Rams. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unresolved

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unresolved was in 1565

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unresolved

adjective
un·​re·​solved -ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd How to pronounce unresolved (audio)
: not resolved : not having undergone resolution
unresolved pneumonia
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