unproven

Definitions

Not demonstrated or verified by evidence or argument.

Not having been subjected to a test or trial to establish validity or truth.

Examples

The scientist dismissed the theory as an unproven hypothesis.

Many of the health claims surrounding the supplement remain unproven by clinical trials.

He was arrested based on unproven allegations made by a disgruntled former employee.

Synonyms

unverified unsubstantiated unconfirmed alleged speculative debatable questionable

Antonyms

proven verified confirmed substantiated established demonstrated validated