unresolvable
unresolvable — adjective
- unresolvablepositive
- more unresolvablecomparative
- most unresolvablesuperlative
1. (of a problem, disagreement, or difficult situation) impossible to bring to a sa
(of a problem, disagreement, or difficult situation) impossible to bring to a satisfactory conclusion or to find an answer for
The conflict between the two communities seemed unresolvable after years of failed peace talks.
unresolvable + conflict — typical formal collocation
Eliska and her partner faced an unresolvable disagreement over the company profits.
The puzzle appeared unresolvable until Nia spotted a hidden clue on the box.
When the diplomats met in Geneva, they found the border dispute unresolvable without outside help.
Diego's doctor warned him that some health problems are unresolvable, but many can be managed with care.
- unsolvable
more common for puzzles and mysteries; less typical for human conflicts and negotiations
- irresolvable
more formal and less frequent, with the same core meaning
- insoluble
very formal; also refers to substances that cannot be dissolved in chemistry
- resolvable
direct opposite — able to be solved or settled
- solvable
less formal; common for puzzles and practical problems
文法句型
unresolvable + noun (conflict / problem / disagreement)
be/seem/appear/remain + unresolvable
用法筆記
Predominantly used in formal, academic, or professional writing. It often modifies nouns such as problem, conflict, dilemma, or disagreement, and commonly follows linking verbs like seem, appear, or remain.