Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not firmly established; not possessed of its full measure of strength or stability: as, his health was still unconfirmed.
- Not fortified by resolution; weak; raw.
- Not confirmed or strengthened by additional testimony.
- Eccles.: Not having received the sacrament or sacramental rite of confirmation.
- Not having his election as bishop ratified by the archbishop.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Not
finally established ,settled orconfirmed . - adjective Christianity Not having undergone the ritual of
confirmation .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not finally established or settled
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Examples
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However, though the famous story must remain unconfirmed, a lesser-known, but equally sensational one can be unfolded in its place ..
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We've clearly debunked thing here on FR that snopes continues to insist are "unconfirmed" - they are indeed at the very least sympathetic to the left.
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Apparently it’s upto 20 dead (after seeing the picture of the packed bus, this will rise), 2 officially confirmed, and Al Qaeda have apparently unnofficially taken responsibility (again unconfirmed).
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Reports that Scotland Yard are also to investigate Mr Brown with regard to a charge of 'Impersonating a Competent Politician', and the lesser charge of 'Impersonating a Human Being' remain unconfirmed.
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Reports that the Royal Air Force are to replace their air-to-ground missiles with 'Nerf Darts' remain unconfirmed.
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Reports the arena is stockpiling 'Jesus Juice' for Jackson's little friends remain unconfirmed.
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Reports that the Royal Air Force are to replace their air-to-ground missiles with 'Nerf Darts' remain unconfirmed.
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Reports that Mr Choudhary intends to stand for Parliament remain unconfirmed.
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Reports that Mr Choudhary intends to stand for Parliament remain unconfirmed.
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