unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Ciattarelli’s statements calling out the president for making unproven allegations have been echoed by GOP lawmakers.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven.
—Elizabeth Preston, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
These accusations are so far unproven and not grounded in any fact.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Gerl, pointing to online speculation about the legitimacy of the text messages released by federal law enforcement, said that such doubts, even if unproven, could complicate the prosecution’s narrative.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven.
—Elizabeth Preston, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
These accusations are so far unproven and not grounded in any fact.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Gerl, pointing to online speculation about the legitimacy of the text messages released by federal law enforcement, said that such doubts, even if unproven, could complicate the prosecution’s narrative.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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