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

In some border cities, such as Sinuiju, the party has recently banned any unapproved gatherings of three or more people. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is moving to allow access to six unapproved peptides—injectable drugs promoted on social media for weight loss, muscle growth, slower aging, and more. — Jenna Anderson, HEALTH, 30 Oct. 2026

The pro-unapproved peptide crowd, meanwhile, is predictably thrilled. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026

Mobile is obtaining water from an unapproved non-potable water source/hydrant. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 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