unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmednext
as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unconfirmed According to the release, additional unconfirmed reports of measles in the county have led officials to suspect a wider outbreak in the area. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Aug. 2026 Authorities urged residents to rely on official information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports while damage assessments continued. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Because lenders and credit rating agencies are skeptical of unconfirmed revenue, the move could lead to credit downgrades and higher borrowing costs, officials said. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Their relationship went unconfirmed until July 2021 when the duo was caught by paparazzi in a steamy makeup session in a car. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconfirmed
  1. unproven
  2. untested
  3. fraudulent
  4. lying
  5. mendacious
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  • Still, the durability and quality of the earnings recovery remain unproven, particularly in apparel and home and after removing a large, one-time tariff refund.
    — Tejal Patel, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dark matter, meanwhile, is thought to be the glue that holds galaxies and other massive structures in the universe together, but again, its nature is an enigma and its existence remains unproven.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unproven
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  • Concerns about quarterback Jalen Hurts, untested offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and the trade of a star wideout have turned all the attention on the Eagles’ offense in 2026.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • So there’s a lot of change happening there that’s as of yet untested.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • Tashia McKenzie, 36, faces one count each of fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits and second-degree larceny, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said in a news release Tuesday.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Verification can be particularly important because fraudulent job listings have become a concern for applicants and job platforms alike.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraudulent
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  • He was found dead lying face up on his hotel bed with no signs of trauma, according to a Monday report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
    — Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Definition of lying
Adjective
  • The 2026 State of the Union speech stands in contrast, a speech by a mendacious demagogue who has degraded his listeners by debauching their instincts.
    — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.
    — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of mendacious

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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconfirmed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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