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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This is a first-generation product in an unproven market for Apple, with foldable tech that is prone to go very wrong.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Dolphins’ roster has so many unproven young professionals that there might not be much difference in quality between the 30th player and the 53rd on Miami’s 53-man roster.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Trump last year tried to remove a sitting Fed governor, Lisa Cook, from the Fed’s powerful board, citing unproven allegations of mortgage fraud.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Specifically, the meetings will discuss whether these unproven peptides can be produced by compounding pharmacies, which make specialty drugs.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Dolphins’ roster has so many unproven young professionals that there might not be much difference in quality between the 30th player and the 53rd on Miami’s 53-man roster.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Trump last year tried to remove a sitting Fed governor, Lisa Cook, from the Fed’s powerful board, citing unproven allegations of mortgage fraud.
—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Specifically, the meetings will discuss whether these unproven peptides can be produced by compounding pharmacies, which make specialty drugs.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unproven
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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