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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The protocols of citation must be observed, ad-hominem arguments are not tolerated, unsubstantiated claims are dismissed, and so on.
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Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Nor does the TikTok disinformation cycle have any shortage of controversial or unsubstantiated beauty fads and nutritional claims.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Though she’s been married to David Rocksavage, 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, since 2009, unsubstantiated rumors about an affair with William have been called an open secret for years.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
After pulling some more information from a naive teacher, Sister James (Zoe Kazan), the principal begins crafting an unsubstantiated narrative centering on an inappropriate relationship between the priest and the young Black student.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
And then producers and music fans weighed in on an unsubstantiated headline that claimed Saweetie’s project was set to sell only 2,000 copies in its first week.
—Lakin Imani Starling, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024
At the center of it all was the unsubstantiated accusation that Mr. Biden had taken a $5 million bribe from the executive of a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made a long series of unsubstantiated accusations via social media and messaging app Telegram.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024
Another unsubstantiated claim that circulated X on Tuesday was made by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Nor does the TikTok disinformation cycle have any shortage of controversial or unsubstantiated beauty fads and nutritional claims.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Though she’s been married to David Rocksavage, 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, since 2009, unsubstantiated rumors about an affair with William have been called an open secret for years.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
After pulling some more information from a naive teacher, Sister James (Zoe Kazan), the principal begins crafting an unsubstantiated narrative centering on an inappropriate relationship between the priest and the young Black student.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
And then producers and music fans weighed in on an unsubstantiated headline that claimed Saweetie’s project was set to sell only 2,000 copies in its first week.
—Lakin Imani Starling, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024
At the center of it all was the unsubstantiated accusation that Mr. Biden had taken a $5 million bribe from the executive of a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made a long series of unsubstantiated accusations via social media and messaging app Telegram.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024
Another unsubstantiated claim that circulated X on Tuesday was made by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Unsubstantiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubstantiated. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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