unconfirmed

adjective

un·​con·​firmed ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd How to pronounce unconfirmed (audio)
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire

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Numerous potential suitors for TikTok have emerged so far, with a front-runner, according to unconfirmed reports, being enterprise software giant Oracle. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 6 July 2025 But there were unconfirmed reports of agents breaking a car window to grab someone. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 On the same night, there were unconfirmed reports that several people had escaped from the facility. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 June 2025 Now, the apps are fertile ground for hoaxes and unconfirmed accusations to spread, experts said. David Ingram, NBC news, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unconfirmed was in 1565

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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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