unconfirmed

adjective

un·​con·​firmed ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 

: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed

an unconfirmed rumor

an unconfirmed case of pneumonia

unconfirmed reports of gunfire

Examples of unconfirmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, research is limited—the actual immune-boosting effects of these herbs and spices is unconfirmed. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026

Their Seller Exhaustion Constant is at its weakest since 2013, yet a historical bottoming signature remains unconfirmed. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

According to unconfirmed dispatch reports, fire crews had to cut open the sedan to pull at least one person out. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The police department asked members of the public to help prevent speculation about the case by refraining from sharing any unconfirmed information about the teen’s death online. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconfirmed

• affirmed
• confirmed
• firmed
• squirmed
• termed
• wormed
• reaffirmed
• reconfirmed