Solved and Unsolved

Solved

Solved adjective - Explained or answered.
Usage example: mysteries solved and unsolved

Unsolved is an antonym for solved.

Unsolved

Unsolved adjective - Not solved.
Usage example: many crimes remain unsolved

Solved is an antonym for unsolved in uncertain topic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Many unsolved crimes featured on now-cancelled shows such as Unsolved Mysteries have since been solved and featured on newer crime shows such as Forensic Files.
  • Truth in Television: A number of homicide detectives have solved cold cases that were haunting them or are haunted by the still unsolved ones.
    Source: That One Case
  • Hergé tossed his protagonist from one solved situation into the next unsolved one or rather tossed situations at him.
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