UNCONFIRMED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmed

as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unconfirmed However, research is limited—the actual immune-boosting effects of these herbs and spices is unconfirmed. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026 The police department asked members of the public to help prevent speculation about the case by refraining from sharing any unconfirmed information about the teen’s death online. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

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Brian Flores is an incredible coordinator, but his roster is largely unproven.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins have an unproven cast of edge rushers and are still searching for four who can do an effective job rushing the quarterback and setting edges.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unproven

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Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling follows a whistleblower’s claims that USPS is rushing out untested and flawed computer systems to implement the new rules.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Manufacturers of untested products are most likely to get caught only when there’s a customer casualty count.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

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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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