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 Sun Sentinel reported in November that the Rickards project has been riddled with structural flaws, numerous design changes, unapproved installation of doors, stairs and fire sprinklers, and failed inspections, according to monthly construction progress reports. —Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026

Claims can be denied for several reasons, such as pre-existing conditions, lack of maintenance or using an unapproved mechanic. —Dan Simms, USA Today, 19 Mar. 2026

The Food and Drug Administration issues a formal warning letter to prohibit sales when products are misbranded, spiked with unapproved drugs or when adverse reactions appear in consumers. —David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026

One online vendor of unapproved peptides that are not intended for human consumption carries dozens of drugs on its website. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 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