unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmednext
as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unconfirmed Since Thursday, unconfirmed rumors have leaked though the art world indicating more layoffs are on the way, with some pointing at Pace’s London outfit as next up for cost-cutting. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026 While the existence of extraterrestrial life remains unconfirmed, Moxley and Ricciardi point to the history of invasive species on Earth that serves as a warning. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026 Although a third trailer's exact release date remains unconfirmed, it's widely speculated to drop around June 25, aligning with pre-orders, as Rockstar often ties major marketing events. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Wedding date unconfirmed, but reports say early July Nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, but City Hall confirmed to CBS News New York that an application was filed for an event at MSG on July 3. — CBS News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconfirmed
  1. unproven
  2. untested
  3. fraudulent
  4. lying
  5. mendacious
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  • This is a first-generation product in an unproven market for Apple, with foldable tech that is prone to go very wrong.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The Dolphins’ roster has so many unproven young professionals that there might not be much difference in quality between the 30th player and the 53rd on Miami’s 53-man roster.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of unproven
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  • As cars get smarter, an untested part from a catalog becomes a liability no automaker wants to carry.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • But Burnham’s policies in many areas are unknown and untested.
    — Jill Lawless, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • All three Republican candidates apparently hired the same signature gathering firm to collect signatures, many of which appear to have been fraudulent.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026
  • However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of fraudulent
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  • He was found dead lying face up on his hotel bed with no signs of trauma, according to a Monday report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
    — Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Definition of lying
Adjective
  • The 2026 State of the Union speech stands in contrast, a speech by a mendacious demagogue who has degraded his listeners by debauching their instincts.
    — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.
    — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of mendacious

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