adjective
ungeklärt
unsolved · unresolved
Etwas, das noch nicht verstanden, gelöst oder beantwortet ist.
Definition & meaning
Ungeklärt means unresolved, unclear, or unexplained. It describes something that has not yet been clarified, settled, or explained.
- An unresolved issue: eine ungeklärte Frage — an unanswered question.
- An unexplained situation: die Ursache ist ungeklärt — the cause remains unexplained.
Grammar & Word origin
Ungeklärt is an adjective formed from the prefix un-, meaning “not,” and the past participle of klären , meaning “to clarify” or “resolve.”
It can be used before a noun or after a verb such as sein (“to be”).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- offen — “open” or “unsettled”; often used for issues that still need a decision.
- unklar — “unclear”; emphasizes a lack of clarity rather than the fact that something remains unresolved.
- ungelöst — “unsolved”; especially suitable for problems, puzzles, or crimes.
Antonyms
- geklärt — “clarified” or “settled”; the direct opposite.
- gelöst — “solved”; emphasizes that a solution has been found.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Der Fall bleibt ungeklärt.adjective
The case remains unsolved.
Die Ursache bleibt ungeklärt.adjective
The cause remains unresolved.
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