unconfirmed

/'ʌnkən'fə:md/

Thân thiện

The rumor about the new park remains unconfirmed.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not finally established or settled: Refers to information, reports, or details that have not been officially verified or proven to be true. 2. Not formally ratified or accepted: Describes a status, such as an appointment or agreement, that lacks final official approval.

Usage and Examples

The adjective unconfirmed is used to describe information whose accuracy or truth has not been officially verified. It often precedes nouns like report, rumor, news, or case.

• The news agency issued an unconfirmed report about the incident, advising caution until more details are available.
• These are still unconfirmed rumors; we should not share them as facts.
• Her promotion is unconfirmed until the board meeting next week.

Advanced Usage

• To remain unconfirmed: A common phrase indicating that information continues to lack verification over time.
  • The number of casualties remains unconfirmed by authorities.
• In formal contexts like finance or religion, unconfirmed can have specific technical meanings (see "Variants and Related Words").

Variants and Related Words

• Unconfirmed (Commercial/Finance): Describes a financial instrument, like a letter of credit, that has not been guaranteed or accepted by a confirming bank.
  • The exporter was hesitant to ship the goods against an unconfirmed letter of credit.
• Unconfirmed (Religion): In some Christian traditions, refers to a person who has not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation.
  • The unconfirmed members of the congregation will participate in classes this spring.

Synonyms

• Unofficial: Not authorized or confirmed by a person in authority.
• Unverified: Not having been proven to be true or accurate.
• Unsubstantiated: Not supported or proven by evidence.
• Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Antonyms

• Confirmed: Established as true or definite.
• Verified: Proven to be true, accurate, or justified.
• Official: Approved by authority or someone in power.
• Certain: Known for sure; established beyond doubt.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not finally established or settled
   • an unconfirmed letter of credit
   • unconfirmed rumors