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unresolved

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

issue

Not resolved or decided

Synonyms

pending, undecided, unsettled.

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Word Description / Examples
unresolved

Use this word to describe a problem or issue that has not been settled or solved yet. It often implies a serious or significant matter.

  • The conflict remains unresolved
  • There are still many unresolved questions
unsettled

This word can describe both a state of anxiety and a situation or issue that has not been resolved or stabilized. It has a slightly negative connotation.

  • She felt unsettled after hearing the news
  • The matter remains unsettled
pending

This word is mostly used in official or formal contexts, often referring to a decision, event, or situation that is awaiting a resolution or is in process.

  • Your application is still pending
  • The decision is pending approval
undecided

This word is appropriate when referring to situations or choices where no firm decision has yet been made, often involving personal decisions or elections.

  • I am still undecided about my vacation plans
  • The voters are still undecided

Examples of usage

  • The conflict remains unresolved.
  • The issue is still unresolved after weeks of discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unresolved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não resolvido

🇮🇳 असुलझा हुआ

🇩🇪 ungelöst

🇮🇩 belum terselesaikan

🇺🇦 нерозв'язаний

🇵🇱 nierozwiązany

🇯🇵 未解決 (mikaiketsu)

🇫🇷 non résolu

🇪🇸 no resuelto

🇹🇷 çözülmemiş

🇰🇷 미해결 (mihaegyeol)

🇸🇦 غير محلول

🇨🇿 nevyřešený

🇸🇰 nerozriešený

🇨🇳 未解决的 (wèi jiějué de)

🇸🇮 nerazrešen

🇮🇸 óleyst

🇰🇿 шешілмеген

🇬🇪 განუხორციელებელი

🇦🇿 həll olunmamış

🇲🇽 no resuelto

Etymology

The word 'unresolved' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'resolved'. The concept of something being unresolved has been present in human communication for centuries, as people have always encountered issues and conflicts that have not yet been settled or decided. The adjective 'unresolved' is commonly used in various contexts to describe situations, problems, or conflicts that have not reached a resolution.

See also: irresolute, irresolvable, resoluteness, resolution, resolvability, resolve, resolver, resolving.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,313, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.