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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Although these allegations remain unproven, with the stock recovering 150% from its lows, this incident highlights the risks associated with rapidly growing ad-tech companies.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The 49ers answered the call despite fielding a young defense with a bunch of unproven players beyond Bosa and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With veterans Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga struggling, the Mets have turned to three unproven starters to bolster the rotation in Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The 49ers answered the call despite fielding a young defense with a bunch of unproven players beyond Bosa and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With veterans Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga struggling, the Mets have turned to three unproven starters to bolster the rotation in Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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