unconfirmed
adjective
un·con·firmed
ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire
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The suicide’s proximity to the famous Disney World monorail sparked unconfirmed reports online about the cause of death.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While unconfirmed, sources said Goldhaber will write and direct the project himself.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
An unconfirmed rumor about Taylor Swift returning to country music has gone viral on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
On September 22, according to Monique, there was an unconfirmed, possible sighting of Deano’s truck in Albuquerque.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While unconfirmed, sources said Goldhaber will write and direct the project himself.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
An unconfirmed rumor about Taylor Swift returning to country music has gone viral on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
On September 22, according to Monique, there was an unconfirmed, possible sighting of Deano’s truck in Albuquerque.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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