Unresolved Definition & Meaning

unresolved
adjective
  1. not solved; "many crimes remain unsolved"; "many problems remain unresolved"
  2. not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought; "an open question"; "our position on this bill is still undecided"; "our lawsuit is still undetermined"
  3. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved

"Unresolved" in song lyrics

See how unresolved is used in real songs:

  • "Why do so much injustice go unresolved?"
    Dead Prez — Window to My Soul

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