Unapproved

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈpruvd/

Definitions of unapproved

adjective describing something that has not been officially accepted or sanctioned

Example Sentences

A1 The unapproved document was not accepted by the teacher.

A2 She received a warning for using unapproved software on her work computer.

B1 The unapproved medication caused adverse side effects in some patients.

B2 The unapproved construction project was halted by the city council.

C1 The unapproved changes to the company's policies led to a decrease in employee morale.

C2 The unapproved use of funds resulted in a scandal that rocked the political party.

Examples of unapproved in a Sentence

formal The unapproved use of company resources is strictly prohibited.

informal You can't just start using the unapproved software without permission.

slang I heard they got in trouble for using unapproved stuff at work.

figurative His unapproved actions led to consequences he never anticipated.

Grammatical Forms of unapproved

• past tense: unapproved
• plural: unapproved
• comparative: more unapproved
• superlative: most unapproved
• present tense: unapprove
• future tense: will unapprove
• perfect tense: have unapproved
• continuous tense: is unapproving
• singular: unapproved
• positive degree: approved
• infinitive: to unapprove
• gerund: unapproving
• participle: unapproved

Origin and Evolution of unapproved

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unapproved' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'approved' meaning 'accepted or agreed upon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unapproved' has retained its original meaning of not being accepted or agreed upon, but its usage has expanded to cover a wider range of contexts beyond just approval or agreement.