UNCONFIRMED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmed

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

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Earlier this month, the president made several unproven statements about vaccines while signing an executive order on the matter.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The clock is ticking for the Dolphins and their roster full of young, unproven players.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of unproven

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Republicans say the inquiry is intended to determine whether foreign money or fraudulent donations have entered federal campaigns and whether ActBlue accurately described its safeguards to Congress.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
State prosecutors allege Davis submitted at least six fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fraudulent

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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

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