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 In reality, holdbacks are about risk allocation, indemnity or unresolved diligence items. — Mike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Relations were cut in 2021, but tensions stretch back to the 1963 Sand War and include their unresolved border, Western Sahara, and competing regional ambitions. — Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The team has not yet announced a new general manager, leaving Larkin’s trade request unresolved. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 One unresolved issue at Starbucks is ongoing labor negotiations. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unresolved

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The next step would be to scan the vehicle’s computer systems for active, pending, and history diagnostic trouble codes.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Instead of looking only at raw home prices, an investor can track the rent-to-income ratio and the pending-active listing ratio.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of pending

Adjective

The unsettled pattern is expected to continue into next week, with 60–80% rain and storm chances Monday through Wednesday.

— Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
What unsettled investors was the gap between the Fed's economic forecasts and Warsh's remarks.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of unsettled

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As Zipline and its competitors expand their physical networks, the regulatory framework for large-scale drone operations is still largely undetermined.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Sacramento County Coroner's Office The cause of death remains undetermined, pending toxicology and other test results.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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