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

• pending
• unsettled
• undetermined

Examples of unresolved in a Sentence

we have to deal with several unresolved issues

Recent Examples on the Web

By routing unresolved incidents to the appropriate teams instantly, organizations reduce dwell time and ensure that no alert falls through the cracks. —Pritesh Parekh, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

With Sebastian’s betrayal going unresolved, the heartbroken Antonio joins the vengeful Malvolio in adding a bitter note to the play’s happy ending. —Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025

In the background, there is the unresolved matter of another documentary, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025

Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unresolved

• absolved
• devolved
• dissolved
• evolved
• involved
• resolved
• revolved
• unsolved
• redissolved
• undissolved
• uninvolved
• solved

Medical Definition

unresolved

adjective

un·​re·​solved -ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd 

: not resolved : not having undergone resolution

unresolved pneumonia