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

Synonyms of unresolved

• pending
• unsettled
• undetermined

Examples of unresolved in a Sentence

we have to deal with several unresolved issues

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether school funding will continue to rise with inflation going forward remains unresolved. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

But initial investigators were unable to determine who was responsible, and the case remained unresolved, the police department and state’s attorney’s office said in the release. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Whether the Tates will be sent to Britain to face trial remains unresolved. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Jordan Lyle’s status remains unresolved following his arrest for fleeing and eluding law enforcement at a high speed and reckless driving. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unresolved

• absolved
• devolved
• dissolved
• evolved
• involved
• resolved
• revolved
• unsolved
• redissolved
• undissolved
• uninvolved
• solved

Medical Definition

unresolved

adjective

un·​re·​solved -ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd 

: not resolved : not having undergone resolution

unresolved pneumonia