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

Examples of unconfirmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Speculation has run rampant, entirely unconfirmed to date, that Swift might be targeting this fall to release a deluxe edition of her 2006 debut album. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

While unconfirmed, sources say Leguizamo will play a cartel boss in the pic. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Resist the pressure to fill an information vacuum with unconfirmed details. — Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The story of our solar system's unconfirmed ninth planet takes us back to the early decades of the last century. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconfirmed

• affirmed
• confirmed
• firmed
• squirmed
• termed
• wormed
• reaffirmed
• reconfirmed