adj
Uncommon
unresolved
Unresolved (adj) means not yet settled or brought to a conclusion. Example: “The dispute over the border remains unresolved.”
adj
1
Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.
"The dispute over the border remains unresolved."
"Several unresolved issues stalled the negotiations."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishStill open, undecided, or lacking a final answer.
Common pairings
unresolved issue
unresolved dispute
remain unresolved
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unresolved
- Superlative
- most unresolved
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus resolved.
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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.
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