adj Uncommon
unsolved
uhn-SOLVD
Unsolved (adj) means not yet worked out or explained. Example: “The murder remains an unsolved case decades later.”
adj
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Not yet worked out or explained.
"The murder remains an unsolved case decades later."
"Several unsolved puzzles from the textbook were left for homework."
How to Use Unsolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStill without an answer or solution.
Common pairings
unsolved case
unsolved mystery
unsolved crime
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What does “unsolved” mean?
The word “unsolved” means not yet worked out or explained. In plain terms, still without an answer or solution.
How do you pronounce “unsolved”?
“Unsolved” is pronounced uhn-SOLVD (/ʌnˈsɑlvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unsolved” in a sentence?
Here is “unsolved” used in a sentence: “The murder remains an unsolved case decades later.”
What part of speech is “unsolved”?
“Unsolved” is an adjective.
Is “unsolved” a common word?
“Unsolved” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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