unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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The actor, who shares four kids with wife Lively, had arrived in Sydney as an unproven X-Men entity about to debut his rapid-patter take on Deadpool for the first time.
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Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
After years of pitching certainty, few knew what to expect from UCLA’s new, unproven arms.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
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Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
After years of pitching certainty, few knew what to expect from UCLA’s new, unproven arms.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unproven
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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