unofficial
adjective/ʌnəˈfɪʃəl/
Frequency rank: #6,396 most common English word
Meaning
not officially authorized or recognized.
Example sentence
The team celebrated their victory with unofficial fireworks that were not approved by the city.
Synonyms & related words
- unauthorized
- informal
- unsanctioned
- unapproved
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