UNRESOLVED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unresolved

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd

Definition of unresolved

as in pending

not yet settled or decided we have to deal with several unresolved issues

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Recent Examples of unresolved His music and legend live on; his murder case remains unresolved. — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 Santanella has asked for the state to reimburse Enfield for its expenses, but the issue remains unresolved. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 The unresolved case puts personal privacy and border security on a collision course. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unresolved

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Trauernicht’s felony case remained pending, and his trial had not been scheduled.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Authorities have not publicly identified a cause or manner of death, and the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy and toxicology results remain pending.

— Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of pending

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Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The weekend’s weather still looks unsettled with more chances for rain.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsettled

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Lineage believes the California fire began when solar panel contractors were working on the roof, while the Washington fire’s cause is undetermined.

— Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
An independent autopsy commissioned on the family’s behalf listed Wells’ cause and manner of death as undetermined pending further investigation.

— Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of undetermined

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