: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebWhile the National Republican Army’s involvement remains unconfirmed, Ponomarev’s announcement crystallized February Morning’s role as the center of gravity of a growing guerilla movement to spark revolution in Russia. Guillaume Ptak, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 As of Wednesday, the app showed that there have been 11 sightings — both confirmed and unconfirmed — over the course of the past week. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 30 June 2022 The news comes months after unconfirmed reports suggested that buildings in the complex had been demolished.CNN, 8 Aug. 2022 There were unconfirmed reports that the blast had targeted a meeting between Taliban security officials and local Shiite elders, which had been called to address the escalating violence, and that two participants had been killed. Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 There have been unconfirmed reports of Phil Mickelson getting $200 million, Johnson receiving $150,000 and others like Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau also in the nine-figure range. Doug Ferguson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 In unconfirmed reports, at least three more people also died after being transferred — including an 81-year-old man with dementia. Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 July 2022 That story remains unconfirmed and circumstances are far too fluid for confident forecasts. Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2022 Krasinki's future involvement in the MCU remains unconfirmed, this being a multiverse and all. Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 June 2022 See More