unsolved
adjective
un·solved
ˌən-ˈsälvd 
-ˈsȯlvd
: not explained, corrected, or dealt with : not solved
an unsolved problem
unsolved math equations
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There is plenty of rage, trauma, secrets and murder in both timelines, as well as some unsolved mysteries that may or may not involve supernatural elements.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In his end-of-the-year address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is close to a peace deal with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were still unsolved and that any agreement should not reward Moscow.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The case remains unsolved as of 2025.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the biggest difficulty is the unsolved question of who will govern Gaza in the long term.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In his end-of-the-year address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is close to a peace deal with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were still unsolved and that any agreement should not reward Moscow.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The case remains unsolved as of 2025.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the biggest difficulty is the unsolved question of who will govern Gaza in the long term.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Unsolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolved. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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