as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
Family dynamics, living arrangements and unresolved memories may become more active, prompting discussions about boundaries and responsibilities.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
While romance has never been the show's main course—most of these chefs are far more committed to their careers than their love lives—the series has still delivered its fair share of messy breakups, unresolved feelings, and fan-favorite ships.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Beyond the unresolved legal issues, Nissan has spent years attempting to distance itself from the man who once symbolized its remarkable turnaround following Renault's rescue in 1999.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
What begins as a chance to escape the routine of his everyday life quickly spirals into a dangerous gathering of powerful criminals, old enemies, and unresolved loyalties.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unresolved
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
While romance has never been the show's main course—most of these chefs are far more committed to their careers than their love lives—the series has still delivered its fair share of messy breakups, unresolved feelings, and fan-favorite ships.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Beyond the unresolved legal issues, Nissan has spent years attempting to distance itself from the man who once symbolized its remarkable turnaround following Renault's rescue in 1999.
—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
What begins as a chance to escape the routine of his everyday life quickly spirals into a dangerous gathering of powerful criminals, old enemies, and unresolved loyalties.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unresolved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
Adjective
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The Sabres received a 2027 third-round pick and forward David Kämpf, who’s a pending UFA, from the Capitals.
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So far, 12 measures are currently set to appear on voters’ November ballot with four more pending.
Adjective
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Temperatures remain below average today as an unsettled pattern continues, but drier weather and scorching temperatures are coming.
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Similar to yesterday, our weather will remain unsettled through the day with plenty of cloud cover and a chance of rain that will peak in the afternoon hours.
Adjective
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That money is meant to come from a mix of new local taxes in Lake and Porter Counties, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, as well as an as-yet undetermined amount from a $700 million fund from the Indiana Toll Road's private operator.
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The cause of the duck's death is undetermined but sparked concern from onlookers.
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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