as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
The cease-fire that ended the Korean War in 1953 has lasted for over 70 years, but the conflict remains unresolved and both sides continue to prepare for a future war.
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Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
Simple assault charges from 2023 appeared unresolved.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Heyman is positioned squarely in the middle, setting the stage for a summer program fueled by betrayal, resentment, and unresolved history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
This lack of support can strain the couple’s bond, as unresolved conflicts and feelings of resentment build up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
Simple assault charges from 2023 appeared unresolved.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Heyman is positioned squarely in the middle, setting the stage for a summer program fueled by betrayal, resentment, and unresolved history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
This lack of support can strain the couple’s bond, as unresolved conflicts and feelings of resentment build up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unresolved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
Adjective
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The policy is retroactive to pending applications and requires new documentation to update gender designations.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, inconsistent lighting temperatures can create unease, making customers feel unsettled without knowing quite why.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some farmers feel unsettled, another said good business strategy and state funding could help make up the gaps.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Last day of me recoding videos on Cameo for an undetermined amount of time.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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