Uncorroborated

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˌkɔːˈrɒbəˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of uncorroborated

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncorroborated' describes something that lacks evidence or support

Example Sentences

A1 The witness testimony was uncorroborated.

A2 The uncorroborated evidence was not enough to convict the suspect.

B1 The uncorroborated claims of the defendant raised doubts in the jury's minds.

B2 The detective warned the prosecutor that the witness statement was uncorroborated.

C1 The uncorroborated allegations were dismissed by the judge for lack of evidence.

C2 The journalist refused to publish the story due to uncorroborated sources.

Examples of uncorroborated in a Sentence

formal The witness testimony was deemed uncorroborated and therefore not admissible as evidence.

informal They couldn't prove it because the story was uncorroborated.

slang That rumor is totally uncorroborated, don't believe everything you hear.

figurative Her claims of being a distant relative of royalty were uncorroborated, just a fantasy.

Grammatical Forms of uncorroborated

past tense

uncorroborated

plural

uncorroborated

comparative

more uncorroborated

superlative

most uncorroborated

present tense

uncorroborate

future tense

will uncorroborate

perfect tense

has uncorroborated

continuous tense

is uncorroborating

singular

uncorroborated

positive degree

uncorroborated

infinitive

to uncorroborate

gerund

uncorroborating

participle

uncorroborated

Origin and Evolution of uncorroborated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'uncorroborated' originated from the Latin word 'corroborare' which means to strengthen or confirm.
Evolution of the word: The word 'uncorroborated' has retained its original meaning of lacking confirmation or support throughout its usage history.