unresolved
UK: ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd | US: ˌʌnrɪˈzɑːlvd
adj. not settled or decided; lacking a solution or conclusion
adj. (of emotions or conflicts) still present and not dealt with
The word "unresolved" combines the prefix un- (Old English, meaning "not") with the verb resolve, derived from Latin resolvere (re- "again" + solvere "to loosen"). The original sense of "loosening" evolved metaphorically into "explaining" or "solving." The suffix -d marks the past participle, giving the adjective its current meaning of "not settled." The progression reflects a shift from physical loosening to abstract problem-solving.
The dispute remains unresolved despite months of negotiation.
Her unresolved feelings about the past affected her relationships.
The mystery was left unresolved in the novel’s final chapter.
Unresolved technical issues delayed the project’s launch.
He carried unresolved guilt from his childhood.