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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Whether this approach delivers measurable fitness results remains unproven.
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Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
LaFleur deserves credit for leading the transition from four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the previously unproven Jordan Love, but an early exit from this year’s playoff field will show how long of a leash that test gave him.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
His young quarterback was promising but unproven.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The shift could eliminate the need for exotic, unproven optical packages designed simply to replace a short-reach cable.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
LaFleur deserves credit for leading the transition from four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the previously unproven Jordan Love, but an early exit from this year’s playoff field will show how long of a leash that test gave him.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
His young quarterback was promising but unproven.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The shift could eliminate the need for exotic, unproven optical packages designed simply to replace a short-reach cable.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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