UNRESOLVED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unresolved

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd

Definition of unresolved

as in pending

not yet settled or decided we have to deal with several unresolved issues

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Recent Examples of unresolved What readers are saying The comments reflect a deep concern about the unresolved crime involving the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico, highlighting issues of corruption, cartel influence, and the lack of gender-specific reporting. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 The conflict is rooted in an unresolved constitutional struggle over federalism, regional autonomy, territory and the distribution of political power. — Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 The role must influence what the organization builds, sells and continues to support, with unresolved tradeoffs made visible. — Mohammed Cherifi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Seemingly intentionally, the film leaves some details unresolved — where’s Jo’s absentee father, and exactly what made Manang so bitterly angry? — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unresolved

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Those tax charges, involving Rivera’s 2017 and 2018 returns, remain pending.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Public records requests the Trib filed with DCF for this article remain pending.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of pending

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Riverside Fire Chief Greg White told The Times that the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and the cause remains undetermined.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
During the incident, the suspects allegedly stole the clerk’s cellular phone, watch and an undetermined amount of cash, police said.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

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