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unresolved

ADJECTIVE
uncertain; not settled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moot pending unanswered undecided undetermined unsettled unsolved
WEAK
betwixt and between changing doubtful faltering hesitant hesitating hot-and-cold incomplete indecisive irresolute open to question problematical pussyfooting unconcluded unfinished up in the air vacillating vague waffling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain decided definite determined settled sure
WEAK
resolved solved

Example Sentences

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The tally of cases that end this way will likely climb as many of the arrests remain unresolved.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Still, there could be other unresolved issues that investors may need to contend with over the coming weeks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Blue Origin's Blue Moon is at least eight months late, with nearly half the issues flagged at a 2024 design review still unresolved more than a year later.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Another unresolved question is whether different compounds might work together inside cells, producing stronger effects in combination than on their own.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

At the end of October 1890 the site question remained unresolved.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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