unconfirmed

adjective

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

Examples of unconfirmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There were unconfirmed reports of tornadoes in Jefferson County, Missouri, and Monroe County, Illinois, but no immediate reports of damage. The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024 Additional evidence includes the pressurization system lights on previous flights and the unconfirmed reports of a whistling noise. James Glanz, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Just one of Evers' remaining appointees on the board, Ashok Rai, remains unconfirmed. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 Alexandra had been buried in the riverbank where those earlier unconfirmed sightings had been reported. Anna Turning, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2024 Later in the night, a round of moisture led to severe thunderstorms and even unconfirmed tornadoes in lower Michigan. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024 Four unnamed officials also told the Times of unconfirmed reports that 20 others may have also been killed and are being investigated. Marin Scott, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2024 While the release date, tracklist, and even how many songs might be on it are completely unconfirmed, here’s what she’s said to us and publicly. Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2023 Israel's latest tally of the hostages taken by Hamas rested at 222, including an unconfirmed number of foreigners and dual citizens. Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconfirmed was in 1565

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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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