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unresolved

re·solved
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-zolvd]
    • /rɪˈzɒlvd/
    • /ˌʌn.rɪˈzɒlvd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-zolvd]
    • /rɪˈzɒlvd/

Definitions of unresolved word

  • adjective unresolved firm in purpose or intent; determined. 1
  • adjective unresolved matter: not solved or concluded 1
  • adjective unresolved person: undecided 1
  • adjective unresolved If a problem or difficulty is unresolved, no satisfactory solution has been found to it. 0
  • adjective unresolved (of a problem or dispute) not having been solved or concluded 0

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Origin of unresolved

First appearance:

before 1490
One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1490-1500; resolve + -ed2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unresolved

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unresolved popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unresolved usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unresolved

adj unresolved

  • ambivalent — If you say that someone is ambivalent about something, they seem to be uncertain whether they really want it, or whether they really approve of it.
  • at issue — The question or point at issue is the question or point that is being argued about or discussed.
  • betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
  • conjectural — A statement that is conjectural is based on information that is not certain or complete.
  • contestable — a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.

adjective unresolved

  • guesstimated — Simple past tense and past participle of guesstimate.
  • outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
  • waffling — to talk foolishly or without purpose; idle away time talking.

Antonyms for unresolved

adjective unresolved

  • concluded — to bring to an end; finish; terminate: to conclude a speech with a quotation from the Bible.

Top questions with unresolved

  • how to deal with unresolved issues?
  • what does unresolved mean?
  • what issues did the treaty of paris leave unresolved?
  • how to deal with unresolved grief?

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