unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd 
-ˈzȯlvd,
also -ˈzävd,
or -ˈzȯvd
: not settled, solved, or brought to resolution : not resolved
an unresolved issue
a question that was left unresolved
Synonyms
- open
- pending
- undecided
- undetermined
- unsettled
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web During the two-part finale that March, Weber proposed to Sluss during the final rose ceremony, only to end the engagement a month later over unresolved feelings for Madison Prewett. 
Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Riley and Vanessa proceed with their divorce, but in doing so, unresolved feelings are brought to the forefront. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022 However, not everyone has travelled such a smooth road since the show aired, and there still seems to be some unresolved feelings that a few contestants will have to air out. Natalie Morin, refinery29.com, 12 July 2021 Of course, teaming up with Zari brings up some of Nate's unresolved feelings for Zari 1.0. Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 21 May 2021 Florida A&M arrived with a roster reduced by nearly two dozen players because of unresolved eligibility issues. Bob Sutton, ajc, 28 Aug. 2022 Shares of both companies, as well as Evergrande itself, have been suspended since the spring, as all three firms have yet to release their 2021 annual reports and have other unresolved financial issues. Alexander Saeedy, WSJ, 20 July 2022 Encouraged by his therapist to confront his unresolved emotional issues with his parents, Jeff travels alone to their annual Fourth of July celebration at their lake house, with numerous extended family members in attendance. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2022 Laura and Chloe’s friendship is especially undercooked, leading to many unresolved issues conveniently tied up and rendered meaningless by a hollow, frustrating ending. Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 June 2022 See More
Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Riley and Vanessa proceed with their divorce, but in doing so, unresolved feelings are brought to the forefront. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022 However, not everyone has travelled such a smooth road since the show aired, and there still seems to be some unresolved feelings that a few contestants will have to air out. Natalie Morin, refinery29.com, 12 July 2021 Of course, teaming up with Zari brings up some of Nate's unresolved feelings for Zari 1.0. Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 21 May 2021 Florida A&M arrived with a roster reduced by nearly two dozen players because of unresolved eligibility issues. Bob Sutton, ajc, 28 Aug. 2022 Shares of both companies, as well as Evergrande itself, have been suspended since the spring, as all three firms have yet to release their 2021 annual reports and have other unresolved financial issues. Alexander Saeedy, WSJ, 20 July 2022 Encouraged by his therapist to confront his unresolved emotional issues with his parents, Jeff travels alone to their annual Fourth of July celebration at their lake house, with numerous extended family members in attendance. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2022 Laura and Chloe’s friendship is especially undercooked, leading to many unresolved issues conveniently tied up and rendered meaningless by a hollow, frustrating ending. Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1565, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved -ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd
: not resolved : not having undergone resolution
unresolved pneumonia
unresolved
adjective
as in pending
not yet settled or decided we have to deal with several unresolved issues Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pending
- unsettled
- undetermined
- undecided
- debatable
- open
- in hand
- uncertain
- hanging
- moot
- unsure
- disputable
- arguable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- resolved
- decided
- confirmed
- settled
- determined
- certain
- sure
- established