unconfirmed

adjective un·con·firmed \ ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd \

|Updated on: 21 Jul 2018

Definition of unconfirmed

: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed

an unconfirmed rumor

an unconfirmed case of pneumonia

unconfirmed reports of gunfire

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According to a new report from People, however, the inconspicuous nature of their as-yet unconfirmed relationship is entirely intentional.

— allie gemmill, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner Is Reportedly Intentionally Keeping Her Relationship With Ben Simmons Private," 12 July 2018
There are thousands more unconfirmed discoveries, and researchers continue to find new ways to rummage through Kepler’s data trove.

— sean o'kane, The Verge, "NASA put its famous planet-hunting telescope to sleep because it’s almost out of fuel," 6 July 2018
Privacy - Terms The independent news website Patch.com reported an unconfirmed case of rabbit fever in a human in Cook County, too, tied to exposure to an infected rabbit.

— lisa gutierrez, kansascity, "Don't touch bunnies. Illinois residents are warned about rabbit fever in their area," 29 June 2018
After her disappearance, police were notified of several unconfirmed sightings of her, the police spokesperson says.

— PEOPLE.com, "Was a Missing College Grad's Decomposed Body Found in the Same Neighborhood She Vanished From?," 28 June 2018
Through computer inquiry the driver was found to have an ineligible license and unconfirmed insurance.

— Houston Chronicle, "Bellaire Police report," 21 May 2018
As such, the honeymoon will take place at an unconfirmed later date.

— emma dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Where Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Will Honeymoon," 19 May 2018
The agency encouraged citizens to report suspicious activity, but cautioned against sharing unconfirmed threats on social media.

— michelle hunter, NOLA.com, "2 Grace King students arrested for 'future school shooter' drawing: JPSO," 22 Feb. 2018
The baby is reportedly a girl and has already started doing double pirouettes (unconfirmed).

— lauren le vine, Redbook, "Morning Headlines: Angelina Jolie Stuns on the Red Carpet, Kim & Kanye Are Having a... — and More," 3 June 2013

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