unsubstantiated
adjective
un·sub·stan·ti·at·ed
ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌā-təd 
: not proven to be true : not substantiated
an unsubstantiated rumor/report
a plausible but unsubstantiated theory
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Examples of unsubstantiated in a Sentence
an unsubstantiated claim that was thrown out of court
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In January, the European Union approved a greenwashing directive, which is meant to help decrease the frequency of unsubstantiated claims made by companies and other entities.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2024
Defense Counsel's reliance, and apparent citation to his own prior affirmation, rife with inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims, is unavailing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2024
At a minimum, all unsubstantiated, unfounded and exonerated complaints should be removed from police officers’ records as soon as they are adjudicated.
—Patrick Hendry, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024
Dusty Baker will at long last be properly and singularly honored at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, 41 years after he was unceremoniously booted from the organization amid a dark cloud of unsubstantiated rumors involving drugs.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2024
Defense Counsel's reliance, and apparent citation to his own prior affirmation, rife with inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims, is unavailing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2024
At a minimum, all unsubstantiated, unfounded and exonerated complaints should be removed from police officers’ records as soon as they are adjudicated.
—Patrick Hendry, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024
Dusty Baker will at long last be properly and singularly honored at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, 41 years after he was unceremoniously booted from the organization amid a dark cloud of unsubstantiated rumors involving drugs.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Unsubstantiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubstantiated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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