adj Uncommon

unresolved

Unresolved (adj) means not yet settled or brought to a conclusion. Example: “The dispute over the border remains unresolved.”

adj

Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.

"The dispute over the border remains unresolved."

"Several unresolved issues stalled the negotiations."

Still uncertain or lacking a firm decision.

"She felt unresolved about whether to accept the offer."

"Their feelings toward each other stayed unresolved for years."

How to Use Unresolved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStill open, undecided, or lacking a final answer.

Common pairings

unresolved issue unresolved dispute remain unresolved

more unresolved comparative, most unresolved superlative

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The dispute over the border remains _____.

From un- ("not") plus resolved.

unsolved

unsolved

solved evolved absolved resolved involved unsolved dissolved

What does “unresolved” mean?

The word “unresolved” means not yet settled or brought to a conclusion. In plain terms, still open, undecided, or lacking a final answer.

How do you use “unresolved” in a sentence?

Here is “unresolved” used in a sentence: “The dispute over the border remains unresolved.”

What part of speech is “unresolved”?

“Unresolved” is an adjective.

Is “unresolved” a common word?

“Unresolved” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “unresolved” have?

“Unresolved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.

Vocabulary lists that include unresolved:

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