unconfirmed
adjective
un·con·firmed
ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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