unsolved

adjective

un·​solved ˌən-ˈsälvd How to pronounce unsolved (audio)
-ˈsȯlvd
: not explained, corrected, or dealt with : not solved
an unsolved problem
unsolved math equations

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The main unsolved mystery Arguably the biggest mystery in the O.J. Simpson case that never got solved is what happened to the murder weapon, a knife. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025 What To Know The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Cold Case Unit recently released new artist renderings and sketches for five individuals whose killings remain unsolved. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Her murder dominated headlines and transfixed the public, but for decades has remained unsolved. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unsolved 

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsolved was in 1665

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“Unsolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolved. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

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