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