confirmed

The word “confirmed” means verified as true or definite. In plain terms, verified as true, or firmly settled into a particular habit or lifestyle.

“Confirmed” is pronounced kuhn-FURMD (/kənˈfɝmd/ in IPA).

Here is “confirmed” used in a sentence: “There are now 50 confirmed cases in the region.”

The opposite of “confirmed” — its antonyms — is unconfirmed.

“Confirmed” is an adjective.

“Confirmed” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Confirmed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: verified as true or definite.

Confirmed means something has been checked and established as true or definite. Unconfirmed means it has not yet been verified — it may be a report, rumour, or claim awaiting proof. A confirmed case or booking is certain; an unconfirmed one still needs official backing.

Alleged describes something claimed but not proven, often used cautiously in news and legal contexts. Confirmed goes a step further: the claim has been verified as true or definite. An alleged incident becomes a confirmed one only once evidence or an official source establishes it.

Confirmed describes something established as certain. A confirmed reservation is guaranteed, a confirmed case of illness has been medically verified, and a confirmed report has been checked against reliable sources. In each, the word signals that doubt has been removed and the fact is now settled.

The main opposites are unconfirmed and unverified, describing things not yet proven. Depending on context, denied, refuted, or disproved can also serve as antonyms, when a claim has been actively shown to be false rather than simply awaiting confirmation.