anecdotal

adjective

an·ec·dot·al ˌa-nik-ˈdō-tᵊl

: based on or consisting of reports or observations of usually unscientific observers

anecdotal evidence

health benefits that may be more anecdotal than factual

: of, relating to, or consisting of anecdotes

an anecdotal biography

: given to or skilled in telling anecdotes : anecdotic sense 2

my anecdotal uncle

: of, relating to, or being the depiction of a scene suggesting a story

anecdotal details

anecdotally

ˌa-nik-ˈdō-tᵊl-ē

adverb

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The very nature of anecdotal health content means that Gibson won’t be the last influencer to make false claims online. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025 As of yet, there is not a scientific consensus on whether sulfur is a solution for eczema but anecdotal reports say that the soothing properties help to alleviate severe itching. —

Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 The evidence was all anecdotal, but widespread enough that the company responded. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025 Plus, even when women do voice their discomfort, there’s plenty of anecdotal and statistical evidence to back that their pain and symptoms often get dismissed. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for anecdotal