unapproved

adjective

un·​ap·​proved ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd 

: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved

drugs unapproved by the FDA

an unapproved credit card transaction

unapproved travel expenses

Examples of unapproved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The suit said the scheme circumvents FDA regulations that generally prohibit importation of unapproved medications from overseas. —Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

The state cites a Form U5 filed by Bankers Life alleging failure to disclose outside business activities, participation in unapproved private securities transactions, and use of off-channel communications. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

At least 20% of unapproved peptides tested since October by BTLabs, a drug-testing company, were found to be mislabeled, says Rina Dukor, a chemist and the company’s co-founder. —Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026

An employee drink in an unapproved container was found in the food preparation area. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unapproved

• approved
• disproved
• improved
• removed
• reproved
• unmoved
• unproved
• disapproved
• reapproved
• unimproved
• grooved
• moved