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

As of Friday, a record number of cyclospora cases — the CDC is investigating up to 5,100 unconfirmed cases since May 1 — have been reported in more than 30 states, and food experts contend that not every case may be caused by a single source. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

While the gathering itself remains unconfirmed, some have questioned whether the situation was entirely normal. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

The secretary of state shared the concerns and requested documentation about the residencies of those people, but even with additional materials, the residencies of 293 people remained unconfirmed, the letter said. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Letterboxd’s owners have held early talks with a number of potential buyers — including Netflix, according to an unconfirmed report by Puck. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconfirmed

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