unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd 
-ˈzȯlvd
also -ˈzävd
or -ˈzȯvd
: not settled, solved, or brought to resolution : not resolved
an unresolved issue
a question that was left unresolved
Examples of unresolved in a Sentence
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Left unresolved, moisture can lead to structural deterioration and mold growth. —Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026 The unresolved regulatory boundaries have led to numerous legal disputes with the states and tribes that regulate and tax gambling. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026 Borrowers who leave a program with unresolved balances should act quickly, understand their rights and, if needed, pursue additional relief before a creditor does. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unresolved
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unresolved
adjective
un·re·solved -ri-ˈzälvd, -ˈzȯlvd
: not resolved : not having undergone resolution
unresolved pneumonia
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