adj
unsubstantiated
adj
1
Not backed up by evidence or proof.
"The tabloid ran an unsubstantiated rumour about the celebrity."
"Police dismissed the claim as unsubstantiated."
How to Use Unsubstantiated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA claim that hasn't been proven true.
Common pairings
unsubstantiated claim
unsubstantiated rumour
unsubstantiated allegation
Word Forms
more unsubstantiated comparative, most unsubstantiated superlative
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The tabloid ran an _____ rumour about the celebrity.