Word
unreported
Phoneticsun·re·port·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɹiˈpɔɹtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪpˈɔːtɪd/
Definition
adj. not mentioned in a news story or official record. You use this to describe events that happened but were never shared with the public.
adj. not mentioned in a news report or official record. Often used to describe crimes or incidents that have not been documented by authorities or the media.
Examples
“The police are looking for the unreported thefts.”
“Many small crimes remain unreported because the victims do not want to deal with the hassle of a police investigation.”
“The report highlights that a significant percentage of environmental violations remain unreported due to a lack of public awareness and the high cost of legal proceedings.”
Examples
simple
“The police are looking for the unreported thefts.”
contextual
“Many small crimes remain unreported because the victims do not want to deal with the hassle of a police investigation.”
complex
“The report highlights that a significant percentage of environmental violations remain unreported due to a lack of public awareness and the high cost of legal proceedings.”
Real-World Examples
“Many cases go unreported, and states also have different reporting practices.” “Another previously unreported clip shows Bayoumi embracing Awlaki in January 1998.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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