uncorroborated

adjective

un·​cor·​rob·​o·​rat·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈrä-bə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce uncorroborated (audio)
: not supported or made certain by evidence or authority : not corroborated
an eyewitness's uncorroborated testimony
His story was uncorroborated by the evidence.

Examples of uncorroborated in a Sentence

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Grace was citing uncorroborated reports that a male had been detained for questioning south of Tucson, Arizona. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026 The files are not findings of guilt, and some critics have raised concerns about releasing confidential and uncorroborated material concerning those who have not been charged with a crime. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026 A number of the documents referencing Clinton are uncorroborated tips sent to the FBI. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026 The records include uncorroborated allegations against a number of prominent individuals. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncorroborated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorroborated was circa 1775

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“Uncorroborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorroborated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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