unproven
/ʌnˈpruːv(ə)n
/ /ʌnˈprəʊv(ə)n/(also unproved /ʌnˈpruːvd/)
adjective
1Not demonstrated by evidence or argument as true or existing: long-standing but unproven allegations the risks are unproven...
- By comparison, the risk from defective, counterfeit or mislabeled drugs from Canada is presumed but unproved by any evidence.
- There is no evidence that these are ‘terrorists’ other than unproved Chinese allegations.
- If the ‘legality’ of these arguments remained unproven, the work of art was purchased with devalued Reichsmarks.
1.1(Of a new method, system, or treatment) not tried and tested: new and unproven technologies...
- And with its completion we look forward to similar trials of established but unproved treatments in other areas of medicine.
- Those who would prefer to bypass rigorous research for example, by shifting the discussion towards patients' preference and hope to integrate unproved treatments into routine health care are unlikely to succeed in the long run.
- As a result, waiting 8 years for an unproven system squanders time, money, and possibly lives.
- bearing rein
- bearish
- bearishly
- bearishness
- bear market
- bear off
- bear on
- bear (or stand) comparison
- bear pit
- bear raid
- bear raider
- bear's breech
- bear's ear
- bear's foot
- bearskin
- bear someone a grudge (also bear a grudge)
- bear someone malice (or ill will)
- bear something in mind
- bear something out
- bear squeeze
- petit choux
- petit dejeuner
- petit déjeuner
- petite
- petite amie