unresolved
pronunciation
How to pronounce unresolved in British English:
UK [ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd]
How to pronounce unresolved in American English:
US [ˌʌnrɪˈzɑːlvd]
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- Adjective:
- not solved
- not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
- characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved
Word Origin
- unresolved (adj.)
- 1570s, "undecided" (of questions), from un- (1) "not" + past participle of resolve (v.). Meaning "uncertain in opinion" is attested from 1590s.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Many issues remain unresolved , including who will run the publishing business .
- 2. One unresolved issue is how to define a " skilled " immigrant .
- 3. At the foot of asia 's diplomatic garden lies the rotting carcass of unresolved history .
- 4. Not only does the farm bill remain unresolved , but draft versions kicking round capitol hill have worrying global implications .
- 5. But the point of contention between the two countries remains unresolved : who decides when it becomes necessary ?