unconfirmed

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ confirmed.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

unconfirmed (not comparable)

  1. Not finally established, settled or confirmed.
    We are hearing unconfirmed reports of an explosion.
  2. (Christianity) Not having undergone the ritual of confirmation.
    • 2001, Erwin Fahlbusch, Geoffrey William Bromiley, The encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 2:
      In the ecumenical world a cry is heard for the admission of unconfirmed children to communion...

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