unverified

British

/ ʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

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

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unverifiable adjective

Example Sentences

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In response to detailed questions from The Wall Street Journal, CIA spokeswoman Liz Lyons said: “This story is fantastical and relies on false, unverified, anonymous claims.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Authorities have warned that sharing unverified footage of the conflict online could lead to heavy fines or imprisonment.

From BBC

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and White House played down the warning Thursday, saying it was based on unverified information.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From BBC

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