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

There are larger unresolved issues for the families, including the case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, considered the architect of the attack, and four co-defendants that still has not gone to trial. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

While fighting between the sides has paused for now, a number of other issues remain unresolved — not least Iran’s nuclear program — and there hasn’t been an agreement to start formal negotiations. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

With each season closing with an unresolved ending, Halsall says finales are crafted to keep the audience wanting more. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

That’s especially true given the unresolved and politically unpopular war in Iran and little progress in finding a solution to the Russian-Ukraine war. — Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 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