Unresolved meaning in English
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Definition
unresolved: open, pending, undecided, unsettled; unsolved
This problem cannot remain unresolved. We simply must find a solution.
to resolve: to settle, to solve, to end; to decide, to determine
Examples
- "I know I've learnt that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
- "I know I've learned that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
Exercise 1
When Lawrence says that the group has a lot of "unresolved issues", he means that the group
When Lawrence says that the group has a lot of "unresolved issues", he means that the group has interpersonal problems
has interpersonal problems: This is the best choice here. When Lawrence says that the group has "unresolved issues" he means that the group has interpersonal problems which haven't yet been addressed or resolved. An "issue" in this context refers to a problem.
has unfinished work to do: In this context, an "issue" refers to a problem, and not to work which needs to be done. It's true that "unresolved" does express the sense of something "unfinished" or not yet completed, however "issues" does not refer to "work" in this context.
needs more training: Lawrence's remark does not indicate that the staff needs more "training", but rather that they have problems with each other.
hasn't understood anything: Lawrence's remark does not indicate that the staff hasn't understood anything, but rather that they have problems with each other.
Exercise 2
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the dialogue.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the dialogue.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true. When Lawrence says that the group has "unresolved issues" he means that the group has interpersonal problems which haven't yet been addressed or resolved. An "issue" in this context refers to a problem.
This is correct. Icarus Quincy asks Lawrence to declare a winner. Lawrence responds by declaring Icarus the winner of the competition and awarding him a fruit basket.
This statement is true. Laughsalot says that a little "friction" can create a more positive work environment. "Friction" is synonymous with "conflict" in this context.
This statement is false. Lawrence says that he is getting paid for organizing this event. This is a certainty--Lawrence is not questioning whether or not he will be paid.
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