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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While the market credits Tesla today with hundreds of billions in value for such unproven gambits, Alphabet’s $2 trillion market cap reflects very little credit for the more-advanced Waymo robotaxi division.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Much like the receiver position, there is a lot of unproven depth at tight end.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
No one should have ever been forced to take an unproven and experimental shot.
—Nick Mordowanec
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Dentists and epidemiologists have hit back at those accusations as scientifically unproven, and have warned that removing fluoride from water systems could take a serious toll on public health.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Much like the receiver position, there is a lot of unproven depth at tight end.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
No one should have ever been forced to take an unproven and experimental shot.
—Nick Mordowanec
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Dentists and epidemiologists have hit back at those accusations as scientifically unproven, and have warned that removing fluoride from water systems could take a serious toll on public health.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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