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 Ontide management reported that worker turnover attributable to harassment and unresolved grievances had declined substantially; however, the report did not provide figures to quantify that change. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Despite that ruling, his underlying immigration case remains unresolved. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Strong binding, unresolved protection Seventeen designs met these requirements, including seven against the Mexican scorpion toxin Cn2, four each against AaH I and AaH II, and two against LqhIII. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 The legal battle over the Wilder Raid remains, as of yet, unresolved. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unresolved

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The settlement does not include the estate’s claims against dentist Jason Mirabile, which remain pending.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Dozens of lawsuits remain pending, including claims related to the handling of mass pro-immigration protests since last year, probably putting taxpayers on the hook for more large payouts in the future.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of pending

Adjective

However, the lack of a hybrid option, the touchscreen-heavy climate controls, and the occasionally unsettled ride prevent the Atlas from separating itself from the pack.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
But instead of bringing unsettled weather, the offshore storm helped produce cloud-free skies from Maine to Florida.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsettled

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The pathologists who examined the twins also said their causes of death were undetermined, Filicetti said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, SPCJ said a break-in and vandalism at a synagogue in Paris's 19th arrondissement initially suggested burglary, although the motive remained undetermined.

— Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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