unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmednext
as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unconfirmed But OutKick didn't recklessly publish unconfirmed information or deny ESPN an opportunity to respond. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The big panels themselves were jammed — too jammed, with hundreds reportedly unable to get inside Hall H amid unconfirmed rumors of counterfeit wristbands. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 At least one prominent Trump official won’t return to the next dinner, while some in his orbit remain unconfirmed. — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 As of Friday, a record number of cyclospora cases — the CDC is investigating up to 5,100 unconfirmed cases since May 1 — have been reported in more than 30 states, and food experts contend that not every case may be caused by a single source. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 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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  • But his absence leaves the Trojans with a totally new and unproven group to catch passes; many of them are getting their first experience of college football, and of quarterback Jayden Maiava.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Broncos have a room full of intriguing, but largely unproven linebackers behind the two veteran starters.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of unproven
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  • Proceeds from asset sales should strengthen the balance sheet rather than finance another untested expansion.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • If Fulham fail to add another defender, Arbeloa may be forced into fielding an untested partnership of Calvin Bassey and Jorge Cuenca, two left-footers who rarely play on the right side.
    — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • The new features include the Clear Skies Papermill Alarm, which helps identify potentially fraudulent manuscripts at submission.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • In May, Percival directed DHS attorneys to pursue additional enforcement actions targeting fraudulent asylum claims.
    — Preston Mizell , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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