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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While the existence of extraterrestrial life remains unconfirmed, Moxley and Ricciardi point to the history of invasive species on Earth that serves as a warning.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Takeover target Abivax has been positioned as a prime takeover target, with unconfirmed rumors that big pharma has its eyes on the clinical-stage biotech led by CEO Marc de Garidel.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Another case linked to the public pool remained unconfirmed Monday.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Every unconfirmed transaction sitting in the mempool broadcasts its public key before it’s confirmed.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Takeover target Abivax has been positioned as a prime takeover target, with unconfirmed rumors that big pharma has its eyes on the clinical-stage biotech led by CEO Marc de Garidel.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Another case linked to the public pool remained unconfirmed Monday.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Every unconfirmed transaction sitting in the mempool broadcasts its public key before it’s confirmed.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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