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

That means the underlying question — whether Texas unconstitutionally diluted the power of Black and Latino voters — remains unresolved. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025

According to the outlet, prior to her trial, Candy's lawyer hired a psychiatrist and clinical hypnotist who claimed that her unresolved childhood trauma triggered her rage on the night of Betty's murder. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025

Besides, Amos has an unresolved desire to put a bullet through Zoë’s head. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025

But few details emerged from weekend talks between US and Ukrainian negotiators, and key issues remain unresolved. —Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025

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