unverified

British

/ ʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

unverifiable adjective

Example Sentences

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It added that emergency response mechanisms had been "immediately evacuated", with assessment teams deployed to the area, but added that "details regarding the nature of the incident and the number of casualties remain unverified".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Her critics—including a pointed social-media account focused on her—argue her advocacy for people like Maxwell hurts victims and say she pushes unverified conspiracy theories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In the age of AI, authentic high-resolution satellite imagery collected in real time can give decision-makers vital clues to assess security threats and debunk falsehoods from unverified sources.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Many of these appear to be based on unverified tips and often no supporting evidence is included.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“This woman is trying to surrender an unverified dog,” Noah explains.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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