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unresolved

ADJECTIVE
uncertain; not settled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moot pending unanswered undecided undetermined unsettled unsolved
WEAK
betwixt and between changing doubtful faltering hesitant hesitating hot-and-cold incomplete indecisive irresolute open to question problematical pussyfooting unconcluded unfinished up in the air vacillating vague waffling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain decided definite determined settled sure
WEAK
resolved solved

Example Sentences

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Many issues remain unresolved, starting with the basis of negotiations.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

For that reason, some analysts believe the likely outcome is a narrow agreement that halts the fighting but leaves many of the major issues unresolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Powell has made clear he doesn’t intend to step aside while the case is unresolved.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This unresolved issue is known as the "hard problem" of consciousness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Beethoven challenged his listeners to return time and again to the unresolved conflicts that characterised his art.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall