Unsolved

/ˌʌnˈsɒlvd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not solved; remaining unanswered or unresolved.

The case remains unsolved, despite numerous investigations.

Describes a problem or question that has yet to be resolved.

There are still many unsolved mysteries in the universe.

Indicates an ongoing issue that has not been addressed.

The unsolved issues in the project led to delays in its completion.

Referring to mathematical equations or puzzles that lack a solution.

The mathematician focused on a number of unsolved problems in number theory.

Denoting a situation or condition that remains unaddressed.

The community has several unsolved challenges that need attention.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle 'solved' of the verb 'solve'.

unsolved mystery

A mystery that remains unexplained.

unsolved case

A legal case that has not been resolved.

unsolved problem

A question that has not yet been answered.

solve

To find an answer to a problem.

solution

A means of solving a problem.

mystery

Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

A situation that no one can figure out.

This whole thing is just unsolved, man.

Something that still needs to be cracked or figured out.

That mystery is still unsolved; we should investigate!