unproven
Britishadjective
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not established as true by evidence or demonstration
unproven allegations
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(of a new product, system, treatment, etc) not tried or tested
Example Sentences
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“Teens are vulnerable and unprotected and we’re letting them loose on a product that is not just unproven, but proven to be high risk and dangerous,” Siegel said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“The wellness landscape is filled with unproven remedies,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Patients, of course, who will order these cheaper, unproven products via an 800-number or the internet, skipping appointments with real doctors who can provide accurate diagnoses and proven treatments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Cook has been given 21 days from the date of the letter to respond to unproven allegations that she made false statements on mortgage applications -- charges that she has denied.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Dr. D. W. Bliss was one who thought that germ theory was unproven.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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