unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Big bets on unproven AI projects can lead to costly failures, which may hinder future AI projects and damage the company’s reputation.
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Nacho De Marco, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversial dossier contained salacious and unproven allegations highlighting alleged links between Russia, Mr. Trump and his associates.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
The embrace of unproven remedies shows that many members of the community are also eschewing conventional medical approaches.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Reed was a bit unproven at the time after starting only 24 games during his first four seasons with the 49ers and Seahawks.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Nacho De Marco, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversial dossier contained salacious and unproven allegations highlighting alleged links between Russia, Mr. Trump and his associates.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
The embrace of unproven remedies shows that many members of the community are also eschewing conventional medical approaches.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Reed was a bit unproven at the time after starting only 24 games during his first four seasons with the 49ers and Seahawks.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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