Unresolved

/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not having been resolved or settled.

The committee left several unresolved issues for the next meeting.

Not having reached a conclusion or decision.

The unresolved questions continued to linger in the minds of the researchers.

In a state of uncertainty or indeterminate status.

Her feelings about the situation remained unresolved, causing her distress.

Not dealt with or addressed; pending.

There are unresolved complaints from customers that need attention.

From un- meaning 'not', and resolved, which comes from the Latin 'resolvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to untie'.

unresolved issue

A problem that has not been dealt with.

unresolved conflict

A disagreement that remains unsettled.

unresolved feelings

Emotions that have not been processed or concluded.

resolve

To settle or find a solution to a problem.

resolve (noun)

Determination or firmness of purpose.

resolved

Determined to do something.

Still figuring it out.

I'm in an unresolved situation with my ex, just still figuring it out.

Not done yet.

Those plans are unresolved; we haven't nailed anything down.