unproven

adjective

Definition of unprovennext
as in unproved

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Recent Examples of unproven Despite rapid progress, the idea that AI could improve itself in a runaway cycle remains unproven. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The Dolphins have an unproven cast of edge rushers on the roster, and need to find four to serve as starters, and rotational players. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Records released by the Justice Department earlier this year in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act include unproven allegations of wrongdoing by Staley. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 July 2026 However, most opportunities will come from investing in people who are at earlier stages in their development and that takes us right back to messy, unproven humans. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unproven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unproven
  1. unproved
  2. untested
  3. alleged
  4. speculative
  5. presumed
  6. hypothetical
  7. proposed
  8. conjectural
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  • But Starship still must demonstrate multiple unproved capabilities that are crucial to NASA’s plans—such as the in-space refueling, via multiple launches, that’s required for sending the vehicle out of low-Earth orbit to the moon.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
  • When gambling becomes the norm, taking risks in unproved investment channels start to look reasonable.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Definition of unproved
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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
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  • The sheriff’s office’s Criminal Investigations Division began investigating Carroll on July 17 after receiving a report of the alleged crime.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Vans Warped Tour did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on the alleged incident.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleged
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  • This technique, known as speculative execution, helps computers run more efficiently.
    — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Defensive standout Micah Parsons (+1600) seeks to refocus post-injury, while Aaron Donald (+850) is a speculative entry, with rumors of a potential return from retirement.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of speculative
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
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  • Concerns around a hypothetical future patchwork shouldn’t prevent action today.
    — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For a standard Republican candidate, a hypothetical best-case scenario is a respectable loss in November.
    — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypothetical
Adjective
  • The proposed 1,800-square-foot shop would also have a dry storage area and 230-square-foot cooler.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The proposed law, which would federalize elections, require additional documentation in order to vote and curtail mail-in registration and ballots in all states, faces major logistical, legal and political hurdles.
    — SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of proposed
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  • 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

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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unproven. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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