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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The medical establishment did and does dismiss these claims as utterly unfounded, unproven, and dangerous.
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Rascia said the 2025 drug charge was an unproven allegation.
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The deal is heavily marketed around AI capabilities, but translating Brex's AI-native platform into value across Capital One's massive scale is unproven.
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Big Think, 28 Jan. 2026
Rascia said the 2025 drug charge was an unproven allegation.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The deal is heavily marketed around AI capabilities, but translating Brex's AI-native platform into value across Capital One's massive scale is unproven.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Makary, an avid podcast guest, has used his airtime to issue devastating takedowns of nutrition education, only to be interrupted by advertisements for unproven dietary supplements.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
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 30 Jan. 2026.
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