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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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

Justice Department officials have said they didn’t find evidence to bring charges against anyone else and that some of the files contained unverified allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Police use of AI in drawing up its evidence led to "inaccurate and unverified information" which "reinforced false narratives", said the report.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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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