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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Many tools are either cost-prohibitive, unproven, or designed for a healthcare experience that caters to the few.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
More recently, Malone served as a senior medical adviser to Independent Medical Alliance, formerly known as the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, a nonprofit that pushed back on vaccine requirements and touted unproven coronavirus treatments such as ivermectin.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
That left Moore with four quarterbacks on his roster, and realistically, only two unproven choices: Spencer Rattler, who’s entering his second season in the league, and rookie Tyler Shough out of Louisville, taken by the Saints with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
All these finalists are unproven as head coaches, but are well-respected as longtime assistants.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
More recently, Malone served as a senior medical adviser to Independent Medical Alliance, formerly known as the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, a nonprofit that pushed back on vaccine requirements and touted unproven coronavirus treatments such as ivermectin.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
That left Moore with four quarterbacks on his roster, and realistically, only two unproven choices: Spencer Rattler, who’s entering his second season in the league, and rookie Tyler Shough out of Louisville, taken by the Saints with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
All these finalists are unproven as head coaches, but are well-respected as longtime assistants.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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