unresolved — Not settled, concluded, or solved; remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive answer or solution.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not settled, concluded, or solved; remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive answer or solution.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnrɪˈzɑːlvd/
Example Sentences
- His feelings for his ex-girlfriend remain completely unresolved, like a Netflix series that got canceled.
- The company's financial problems are still unresolved after months of meetings.
- She has unresolved trust issues that make dating feel like a detective show.
unresolved
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnrɪˈzɑːlvd/]
Not settled, concluded, or solved; remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive answer or solution.
Not settled, concluded, or solved; remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive answer or solution.
The unresolved case evolved as truth revolved around one key detail!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resolvere' meaning 'to loosen, unfasten, or solve' combined with the negative prefix 'un-', creating a word that describes something not yet settled or solved.
Breakdown
un- (not/opposite of) + resolve (from Latin resolvere: to solve or settle) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His feelings for his ex-girlfriend remain completely unresolved, like a Netflix series that got canceled.”
“The company's financial problems are still unresolved after months of meetings.”
“She has unresolved trust issues that make dating feel like a detective show.”
“The peace talks ended with several key issues left unresolved.”
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