Unresolved

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

Definitions of unresolved

adjective describing a situation or issue that has not been settled or solved

Example Sentences

A1 The mystery remained unresolved.

A2 The case was left unresolved due to lack of evidence.

B1 The unresolved issues in the project led to delays.

B2 The unresolved conflict between the two parties escalated into a full-blown dispute.

C1 The unresolved emotional trauma from childhood still haunts her.

C2 The unresolved philosophical questions continue to puzzle even the greatest minds.

Examples of unresolved in a Sentence

formal The issue remains unresolved despite numerous attempts to address it.

informal We still haven't figured out how to solve the unresolved problem.

slang That unresolved situation is really bugging me.

figurative The unresolved tension in the room was palpable.

Grammatical Forms of unresolved

• past tense: unresolved
• plural: unresolved
• comparative: more unresolved
• superlative: most unresolved
• present tense: unresolved
• future tense: will be unresolved
• perfect tense: has/have been unresolved
• continuous tense: is/am/are being unresolved
• singular: unresolved
• positive degree: unresolved
• infinitive: to resolve
• gerund: resolving
• participle: unresolved

Origin and Evolution of unresolved

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unresolved' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'resolved' meaning 'settled or concluded'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unresolved' has maintained its original meaning of not settled or concluded, but has also been used in a broader sense to refer to issues or problems that have not been addressed or solved.