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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Researchers have found a self-sustaining population of the shrimp in Lake Superior, where it was previously unconfirmed. Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026 The guest list has been widely speculated about but remains mostly unconfirmed. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 July 2026 Wedding date unconfirmed, but reports say early July Nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, but City Hall confirmed to CBS News New York that an application was filed for an event at MSG on July 3. CBS News, 27 June 2026 Ahead, learn who’s attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, and who is unconfirmed or has a scheduling conflict that rules them out. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed

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 6 Jul. 2026.

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