Unconfirmed

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkənfɜrmd/

Definitions of unconfirmed

noun a person or thing that has not been confirmed or verified

Example Sentences

A1 The news about the celebrity's engagement is unconfirmed.

A2 The unconfirmed report of a new product launch caused excitement among fans.

B1 The unconfirmed rumors of a company merger led to stock price fluctuations.

B2 The unconfirmed details of the contract negotiations raised concerns among investors.

C1 The unconfirmed allegations of fraud prompted a thorough investigation by authorities.

C2 The unconfirmed evidence presented in court was deemed inadmissible by the judge.

adjective describing something that has not been proven or verified

Example Sentences

A1 The rumor about the new movie release date is unconfirmed.

A2 The unconfirmed report suggested that the event may be postponed.

B1 The unconfirmed information from the source turned out to be inaccurate.

B2 The unconfirmed details of the contract caused confusion among the team.

C1 The unconfirmed allegations were thoroughly investigated by the authorities.

C2 The unconfirmed theory was eventually proven to be true after extensive research.

Examples of unconfirmed in a Sentence

formal The information provided is currently unconfirmed and requires further verification.

informal We heard a rumor about the new project, but it's unconfirmed at this point.

slang I saw a post on social media about the party, but it's still unconfirmed.

figurative The truth behind the legend remains unconfirmed, adding to its mystique.

Grammatical Forms of unconfirmed

past tense

unconfirmed

plural

unconfirmed

comparative

more unconfirmed

superlative

most unconfirmed

present tense

confirming

future tense

will confirm

perfect tense

have confirmed

continuous tense

is confirming

singular

unconfirmed

positive degree

unconfirmed

infinitive

to confirm

gerund

confirming

participle

confirmed

Origin and Evolution of unconfirmed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unconfirmed' originated from the Latin word 'confirmare', which means to strengthen or establish. The prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the opposite of confirmed.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that has not been verified or made certain, the word 'unconfirmed' has evolved to also refer to information or news that has not been officially validated or acknowledged.