adj
unsubstantiated
Unsubstantiated (adj) means not backed up by evidence or proof. Example: “The tabloid ran an unsubstantiated rumour about the celebrity.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsubstantiated
- Superlative
- most unsubstantiated
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The tabloid ran an _____ rumour about the celebrity.
Etymology
Formed from unsubstantiate and -ed.
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What does “unsubstantiated” mean?
The word “unsubstantiated” means not backed up by evidence or proof. In plain terms, a claim that hasn't been proven true.
How do you use “unsubstantiated” in a sentence?
Here is “unsubstantiated” used in a sentence: “The tabloid ran an unsubstantiated rumour about the celebrity.”
What part of speech is “unsubstantiated”?
“Unsubstantiated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unsubstantiated?
"unsubstantiated" (adj) means not backed up by evidence or proof.
