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 space agency paid a bargain price for this launch of the two ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft—just $20 million, a discount reflecting New Glenn’s unproven status when NASA inked that deal in 2023.
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PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
After, all Green Bay has lost to the Cleveland Browns and the Panthers, and Love is still largely unproven.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Celtics prevailed Sunday, moving to 5-6 on the season, because their bench of castaways and unproven youngsters delivered.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, Johnston has made unproven claims about two high-profile crimes, resulting in questions about his credibility after media outlets reported on the comments.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
After, all Green Bay has lost to the Cleveland Browns and the Panthers, and Love is still largely unproven.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Celtics prevailed Sunday, moving to 5-6 on the season, because their bench of castaways and unproven youngsters delivered.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, Johnston has made unproven claims about two high-profile crimes, resulting in questions about his credibility after media outlets reported on the comments.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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