unofficial
adjective
un·of·fi·cial
ˌən-ə-ˈfi-shəl 
also -ō-
: not authorized or acknowledged by a government, group, class, or society : not official
unofficial results
an unofficial policy
unofficially
adverb
Examples of unofficial in a Sentence
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The reason may lie with the yacht’s unofficial owner, believed to be Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
The book comes on the heels of an unofficial Taylor Swift fan journal that was released last year, in the middle of the singer’s record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Omar Qazi, one of the original figures behind the Third Row Tesla podcast and an unofficial brand ambassador with access to Musk himself, urged everyone in the community this week to unite behind their CEO.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Two unofficial, pro-military media outlets, however, said drones were successfully shot down, with no casualties.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Here is your unofficial list of winners and losers from the spring general election.
Loser: Donald Trump
Tuesday should have been a very good day for the former Republican president.
—Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
According to unofficial minutes for the Marion City Council’s Aug. 7 meeting, the council voted 4-1 to approve a request by Newell to move forward on a liquor license for Chef’s Plate.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, Santa Clara County posted its unofficial results, with Low leading by one vote.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The unofficial dress code is, of course, pink and white.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
The book comes on the heels of an unofficial Taylor Swift fan journal that was released last year, in the middle of the singer’s record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Omar Qazi, one of the original figures behind the Third Row Tesla podcast and an unofficial brand ambassador with access to Musk himself, urged everyone in the community this week to unite behind their CEO.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Two unofficial, pro-military media outlets, however, said drones were successfully shot down, with no casualties.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Here is your unofficial list of winners and losers from the spring general election.
Loser: Donald Trump
Tuesday should have been a very good day for the former Republican president.
—Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
According to unofficial minutes for the Marion City Council’s Aug. 7 meeting, the council voted 4-1 to approve a request by Newell to move forward on a liquor license for Chef’s Plate.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, Santa Clara County posted its unofficial results, with Low leading by one vote.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The unofficial dress code is, of course, pink and white.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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unofficial
adjective
un·of·fi·cial
ˌən-ə-ˈfish-əl
: not official
specifically
: of, relating to, or being a drug not described in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary compare nonofficial, official
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