unverified

/ʌnˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not confirmed or proven to be true; unable to be trusted or confirmed as genuine or authentic

“The news report was criticized for publishing unverified claims about the company’s financial troubles.”

2. noun

a claim, statement, or piece of information that has not been confirmed or proven to be true

“The unverified rumor spread quickly through social media, causing confusion among the public.”

Synonyms

  • unauthenticated
  • unconfirmed
  • unsubstantiated

Antonyms

  • authenticated
  • confirmed
  • verified