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unconfirmed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌənkənˈfɝmd// UK //ʌnkənfˈɜːmd// un·con·firmed

adj. describing information that people think might be true but has not been proven yet. You use this when a story or fact lacks official proof.

adj. not yet verified or validated by an authoritative source. Often used in journalistic contexts to describe reports that lack official corroboration.


SIMPLE

The news of the merger remains unconfirmed.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite several unconfirmed reports on social media, the police have not yet released the names of the suspects.

COMPLEX

The editor decided to hold the story until the morning, as publishing unconfirmed rumors could damage the newspaper's reputation for accuracy and journalistic integrity.

Antonyms
Origin

From un- + confirmed.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be', or as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'reports' or 'rumors'.

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