unsolved

adjective

un·​solved ˌən-ˈsälvd How to pronounce unsolved (audio)
-ˈsȯlvd
: not explained, corrected, or dealt with : not solved
an unsolved problem
unsolved math equations

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Fears of serial killer The unsolved murders at the time mystified Kansas City residents and fueled fears of a serial killer targeting people who used the area’s trail system. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 There were respected former Metro homicide detectives Brent Becker and Dan Long, both gone gray, who had carried the burden of the unsolved murder, one riddled with conflicted characters on all sides. — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 After 30 years as an unsolved case, Tupac Shakur’s murder has been solved. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Shakur’s murder has long been one of music’s most notorious unsolved crimes. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolved

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsolved was in 1665

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“Unsolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolved. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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