Unverified: meaning, definitions and examples
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unverified
[ ˌʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd ]
information
Not confirmed or proven to be true, accurate, or reliable.
Synonyms
unconfirmed, uncorroborated, unsubstantiated
Examples of usage
- The news report was based on unverified sources.
- There are many unverified rumors circulating on social media.
- Please provide verified information, not unverified claims.
identity
Not confirmed or authenticated as genuine or valid.
Synonyms
unauthenticated, unconfirmed, unvalidated
Examples of usage
- The identity of the suspect remains unverified.
- We cannot accept unverified identification documents.
Translations
Translations of the word "unverified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não verificado
🇮🇳 असत्यापित
🇩🇪 nicht verifiziert
🇮🇩 tidak diverifikasi
🇺🇦 непідтверджений
🇵🇱 niezweryfikowany
🇯🇵 未検証
🇫🇷 non vérifié
🇪🇸 no verificado
🇹🇷 doğrulanmamış
🇰🇷 검증되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مُحقق
🇨🇿 neověřený
🇸🇰 neoverený
🇨🇳 未验证
🇸🇮 nepotrjeno
🇮🇸 óstaðfest
🇰🇿 растағы жоқ
🇬🇪 უთვლელია
🇦🇿 təsdiqlənməmiş
🇲🇽 no verificado
Word origin
The word 'unverified' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'verify', which comes from the Latin word 'verificare', meaning 'make true'. The term gained popularity in the context of information verification and authentication in the digital age, where the spread of unverified information became a significant issue.
See also: verifiable, verification, verified, verifier, verify.