unresolved

/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/ (bre, ipa) · [ənrɪzˈɑlvd] /ˌʌnrɪˈzɑːlvd/ (ame, ipa) · [ənrɪzˈɑlvd] /ˌən-ri-ˈzälvd How to pronounce unresolved (audio) -ˈzȯlvd also -ˈzävd or -ˈzȯvd/ (ame, mw)

unresolved — adjective

  • unresolvedpositive
  • more unresolvedcomparative
  • most unresolvedsuperlative

1. An unresolved problem, question, or disagreement continues to exist because no d

1.形容詞B2
釋義

An unresolved problem, question, or disagreement continues to exist because no decision has been reached or no answer has been found.

例句

Samir's dispute with his neighbour about the garden fence remained unresolved after two meetings.

collocation: dispute remained unresolved

The mystery of the missing books in Haruto's town remains unresolved after three years.

同義詞
  • unsolved

    More specific to crimes, puzzles, or riddles; implies a clear expected answer.

  • unsettled

    Can describe disputes or debts, but also weather or stomachs; broader and less formal.

  • pending

    More formal and procedural; suggests the matter is simply waiting to be dealt with, not that it is difficult.

  • open

    Used in phrases like 'open question' or 'open case'; suggests room for further discussion.

反義詞
  • resolved

    The direct opposite: a problem that has been solved or a dispute that has been settled.

  • settled

    Emphasises finality; often used for disputes, debts, or legal matters.

  • solved

    Strongly implies a correct answer has been found, used especially for mysteries and puzzles.

用法筆記

Subject is typically an abstract noun (problem, question, dispute, mystery), not a physical object. Unlike unsolved, which strongly suggests a crime or puzzle, unresolved is broader and can apply to disagreements, emotional conflicts, or procedural matters.

常見錯誤

❌The police are investigating an unresolved murder.
✅The police are investigating an unsolved murder.
💡'unsolved' is the standard collocation for crimes and puzzles; 'unresolved' sounds unnatural here.