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remain unresolved

/rɪˈmeɪn ʌnˈrɛzɒlvd/
still not solved

The dispute between the two companies remains unresolved.

The disagreement has not been settled yet.


formal

to continue without being settled or decided

The legal case remains unresolved after years of litigation.

The court case has not been concluded despite prolonged legal proceedings.

Many social issues remain unresolved despite government efforts.

Several societal problems persist without effective solutions.

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe ongoing issues.

Collocations

remain unresolved for yearsto persist without resolution for a long time

Synonyms

still unsettledpendingoutstanding

Antonyms

resolvedsettleddecided

Related Phrases

leave unresolvedphrase
to intentionally not address or solve something
become unresolvedphrase
to transition from a resolved to an unresolved state

Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use 'remain unresolved' in formal writing or professional settings to describe ongoing issues.

Gold Rule

Precision

Ensure the context clearly indicates that the issue has not been resolved, not just that it is ongoing.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'remain' (to stay in a particular state) and the adjective 'unresolved' (not solved or decided).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal writing, legal documents, and professional discussions to describe issues that have not been finalized.

Word Breakdown

remain
to stay in a particular state
root
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unresolved
not solved or decided
root
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