unconfirmed

adjective

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

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The causes of the outages are unknown, but there were unconfirmed reports of a DDOS cyberattack. — David Matthews, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unconfirmed was in 1565

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