unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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On social media, posts about raw milk have surged in recent months, often touting unproven claims about its health benefits.
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Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Britt and Muma aren’t starting-caliber players, and Obiazor is unproven as a late sixth-round pick.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In an email to the AP last year, Saphier said Trump’s advice to pregnant women not to take Tylenol, which promoted unproven ties between the medication and autism, was overly simplistic.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Marshall and Bonner have talent, but are raw and unproven NFL players, which is how this entire unit can be described.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Britt and Muma aren’t starting-caliber players, and Obiazor is unproven as a late sixth-round pick.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In an email to the AP last year, Saphier said Trump’s advice to pregnant women not to take Tylenol, which promoted unproven ties between the medication and autism, was overly simplistic.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Marshall and Bonner have talent, but are raw and unproven NFL players, which is how this entire unit can be described.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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