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unsubstantiated

[ uhn-suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid ]

adjective

  1. not substantiated; unproved or unverified:

    unsubstantiated allegations.

  2. being without form or substance.


unsubstantiated

/ ˌʌԲəˈæʃɪˌɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not established as valid or genuine

    unsubstantiated allegations

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Word History and Origins

Origin of unsubstantiated1

First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + substantiate + -ed 2
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Though the case against Banerjee was dismissed and the charges were found to be unsubstantiated, Marshall insisted on his resignation.

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“Despite having no criminal record, he was denied the opportunity to defend himself against unsubstantiated allegations of gang involvement or to present his asylum claim,” Newsom wrote to Noem.

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He also said that an investigation by Leeds City Council's local authority designated officer - responsible for managing allegations against adults who work with children - had found that malpractice was unsubstantiated.

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Some of Trump's claims on trade are unsubstantiated or even false.

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Lloyds said: "These historic allegations have been thoroughly investigated by the group and found to be unsubstantiated. They are categorically denied."

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