unverified

/ ʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. not having been confirmed, substantiated, or proven to be true

Other Word Forms

• unverifiable adjective

Example Sentences

Mudryk's legal team and those in his tight-knit circle insist he did not knowingly ingest any banned substance, and multiple sources claim he has passed an unverified lie detector test attesting to that.

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The alleged connection is based largely on online chatter and unverified claims.

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While the Journal has updated its story to reflect the corrected details, the initial misreporting has sparked broader conversation about journalistic standards and the potential consequences of amplifying unverified information.

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One unverified TikTok video has emerged showing the boy being kicked in the head with his mouth covered in tape.

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The Indian agency later issued a statement, following speculation on the causes of the crash, claiming "certain sections of the international media are repeatedly attempting to draw conclusions through selective and unverified reporting".

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