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

Examples of unconfirmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Now, with unconfirmed reports circulating that Intel is seeking investments from Apple and rival TSMC, his focus on external players seems understandable. Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Police and emergency crews remained on the scene, with unconfirmed local reports of multiple potential victims. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 In the days since the discovery, unconfirmed photos have surfaced online of D4vd — real name David Anthony Burke, age 20 — with the victim. Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 This claim to fame is argued amongst historians and the real origins are unconfirmed. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconfirmed was in 1565

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on unconfirmed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!