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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Officials noted that initial reports remained unconfirmed, ABC News reported. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 Reports of the possible presence of a chemical used to make missile propellant remain unconfirmed. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025 But those reports remained unconfirmed while the investigation plays out. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025 While Scott is reportedly expected to be in attendance at WrestleMania 41, the potential presence of The Rock remains unconfirmed, leaving fans speculating about the extent of their involvement in the championship main event. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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