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unresolved Antonyms

Opposite of unresolved

Because the opposite of unresolved shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not settled, solved, or brought to a satisfactory conclusion (of a problem, dispute, question, or emotional issue).

Usage Example

"Several key contractual issues remained resolved at the end of the negotiations."

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resolved
settled
solved
Strong
decided
concluded

• adjective (Context 2)

In music, denoting a dissonant chord or note that has not yet moved or progressed to a consonant, stable harmony.

Usage Example

"The composer ended the movement on an resolved chord, leaving the audience in a state of suspense."

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resolved
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consonant
harmonious

• adjective (Context 3)

In optics, microscopy, and astronomy, not separated into distinct, individually distinguishable components or details.

Usage Example

"Through a small backyard telescope, the distant binary star system appears as a single resolved point of light."

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resolved
Strong
distinct
differentiated

Similar words to unresolved

Words similar to unresolved shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unsettled
unsolved
undecided
pending
dissonant
outstanding
indistinct
open
See all synonyms of unresolved

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unresolved. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unresolved
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