diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/Recipient.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/Recipient.kt
index 62727fba63..e29346bd2c 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/Recipient.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/Recipient.kt
@@ -660,7 +660,7 @@ class Recipient(
   }
 
   private fun getUnknownDisplayName(context: Context): String {
-    return if (registered == RegisteredState.NOT_REGISTERED) {
+    return if (!isResolving && registered == RegisteredState.NOT_REGISTERED) {
       context.getString(R.string.Recipient_deleted_account)
     } else {
       context.getString(R.string.Recipient_unknown)