unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved
ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd 
-ˈzȯlvd
also -ˈzävd
or -ˈzȯvd
: not settled, solved, or brought to resolution : not resolved
an unresolved issue
a question that was left unresolved
Examples of unresolved in a Sentence
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The second unresolved danger is nuclear.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
While a hearing officer found her removal legally justified, Corpus’ civil grand jury removal case, which requires the higher bar of clear and convincing evidence, remains unresolved.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Cold cases are unresolved for a reason, said Sgt.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unresolved. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved
-ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd
: not resolved : not having undergone resolution
unresolved pneumonia
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