unsubstantiated
adjective
un·sub·stan·ti·at·ed
ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌā-təd 
: not proven to be true : not substantiated
an unsubstantiated rumor/report
a plausible but unsubstantiated theory
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Examples of unsubstantiated in a Sentence
an unsubstantiated claim that was thrown out of court
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In several of his personal attacks on Harris, including the reference to drinking, Trump appeared to be referencing falsehoods or unsubstantiated claims spreading online in far-right circles.
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Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Shannon Eddy, executive director of the Large-Scale Solar Assn., who supported exploring listing the owls, said the petitioners made unsubstantiated claims about the effect of solar projects on the species.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
In the aftermath, FEMA's disaster response has been the subject of many false claims and unsubstantiated rumors.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
In September, Vance repeatedly amplified unsubstantiated rumors about Haitians stealing and eating Springfield residents’ pets.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto,josephine Rozzelle,brian Schwartz,ece Yildirim, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Shannon Eddy, executive director of the Large-Scale Solar Assn., who supported exploring listing the owls, said the petitioners made unsubstantiated claims about the effect of solar projects on the species.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
In the aftermath, FEMA's disaster response has been the subject of many false claims and unsubstantiated rumors.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
In September, Vance repeatedly amplified unsubstantiated rumors about Haitians stealing and eating Springfield residents’ pets.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto,josephine Rozzelle,brian Schwartz,ece Yildirim, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Unsubstantiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubstantiated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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