unproved

adjective

Definition of unprovednext
as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unproved Rhetoric surrounding an audit of aid for Kyiv has amplified unproved accusations that Ukrainian officials have siphoned off cash intended for the war effort, and could undermine other requests for assistance. — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 And the exploitation of the total resource, including unproved but technically recoverable resources, is fairly low, less than 2% per year. — Michael Lynch, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 During the 2020 wildfires in Oregon, for example, armed men hampered firefighting, fueled by unproved rumors that antifa had set the fires. — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024 Although unproved, accusations that many prominent politicians continue to patronize Boko Haram have also likely caused irreparable damage to the Bornoan elite’s legitimacy. — Jason Warner, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2015 See All Example Sentences for unproved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unproved
  1. unproven
  2. alleged
  3. speculative
  4. presumed
  5. untested
  6. proposed
  7. conjectural
  8. hypothetical
Adjective
  • 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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  • This alleged decision came after his agent Jorge Mendes met with Sporting Director on Thursday, and head coach Hansi Flick made comments at a prematch press conference which seemed to question the left back’s commitment.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Trump, meanwhile, has suggested that alleged election integrity problems will be the culprit if Republicans lose.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleged
Adjective
  • Unitree’s recent slump has raised concerns about how Beijing may boost emerging strategic sectors without stoking a speculative frenzy.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The premise places the film inside a debate that has moved rapidly from speculative fiction into everyday working life, but Lien’s approach leans away from techno-thriller territory.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of speculative
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  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
Adjective
  • Boone transfer Kyson Cleveland will lead a contingent of untested receivers.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Miami has three untested quarterbacks behind him who are competing to be his backup.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • The mayors said that if Bow Mar proceeded, the cities could install their own roadway barriers between the proposed Bow Mar gates and cities’ right-of-way.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The port and federal agencies are working to establish the standards and procedures needed for maritime nuclear applications, while Bluecore continues developing its proposed reactor.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposed
Adjective
  • The first two questions are too hypothetical and conjectural.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
  • Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Definition of conjectural
Adjective
  • Then both writers picked the hypothetical game’s winner, all in a quest to determine who really is the best.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The study estimated both the investment returns and taxes imposed on a hypothetical investor who held a market portfolio from 1926 to 2025.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypothetical

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“Unproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unproved. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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