unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Other BuLi teams have take chances on young, unproven trainers, such as Jürgen Klop, Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, and that guy who's training the German National Team.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the nurses rallied with us and convinced the administration to try this unknown and unproven technique.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 10 May 2025
Zermelo developed nine simple axioms, that is, unproven basic assumptions, on which everything is based in math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
She is not currently licensed as a doctor, failed to finish her surgical residency, and has voiced anti-vaccine opinions and embraced unproven alternative medicine, including advocating for raw milk and talking to trees.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 9 May 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the nurses rallied with us and convinced the administration to try this unknown and unproven technique.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 10 May 2025
Zermelo developed nine simple axioms, that is, unproven basic assumptions, on which everything is based in math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
She is not currently licensed as a doctor, failed to finish her surgical residency, and has voiced anti-vaccine opinions and embraced unproven alternative medicine, including advocating for raw milk and talking to trees.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unproven
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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