unproven
adjective/ʌnˈpruːvən/
Frequency rank: #13,746 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
not yet demonstrated or confirmed to be true
Example sentence
The scientist refused to base her conclusions on unproven theories.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 13,701–13,800
- turbanA head covering made by winding a long cloth around the head.
- tuska long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of certain animals such as elephants or walruses.
- unendinghaving or seeming to have no end; continuing without stopping.
- unforgivingnot willing to forgive mistakes; harsh and leaving no room for error.
- unplugto disconnect from electronic devices or power sources; to relax by stepping away from technology.
- alkaliA substance that neutralizes acids and has a pH greater than 7, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium carbonate.
- allusionAn indirect reference to a person, event, or work, without explicit mention.
- altruismselfless concern for the well-being of others.
- ambiencethe characteristic atmosphere or mood of a particular place.
- anomalousDeviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; irregular.