adj
unresolved
adj
1
Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.
"The dispute over the border remains unresolved."
"Several unresolved issues stalled the negotiations."
2
Still uncertain or lacking a firm decision.
"She felt unresolved about whether to accept the offer."
"Their feelings toward each other stayed unresolved for years."
How to Use Unresolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStill open, undecided, or lacking a final answer.
Common pairings
unresolved issue
unresolved dispute
remain unresolved
Word Forms
more unresolved comparative, most unresolved superlative
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus resolved.