unconfirmed

adjective

un·​con·​firmed ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd How to pronounce unconfirmed (audio)
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire

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This case may be different, if reports are true that the flotilla is escorted by a nuclear-powered submarine, but this remains unconfirmed. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 Although the New Mexico outbreak is close in proximity, a connection remains unconfirmed. Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025 San José State’s women’s volleyball team drew headlines last season over unconfirmed allegations that the roster included a transgender player. Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025 As of Friday, Franco, and his father, Luciano (Lucho) Aparicio, from Fairfax County, Virginia, remained officially unconfirmed as victims of the American flight 5342 crash in D.C. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconfirmed was in 1565

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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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