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- [uhn-suh b-stan-shee-ey-tid]
- /ˌʌn səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd/
- /ˌʌn.səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-suh b-stan-shee-ey-tid]
- /ˌʌn səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd/
Definitions of unsubstantiated word
- adjective unsubstantiated not substantiated; unproved or unverified: unsubstantiated allegations. 1
- adjective unsubstantiated being without form or substance. 1
- adjective unsubstantiated not corroborated or confirmed 1
- adjective unsubstantiated A claim, accusation, or story that is unsubstantiated has not been proved to be valid or true. 0
- adjective unsubstantiated not established as valid or genuine 0
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Origin of unsubstantiated
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; un-1 + substantiate + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Unsubstantiated
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unsubstantiated popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unsubstantiated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsubstantiated
adj unsubstantiated
- apocryphal — An apocryphal story is one which is probably not true or did not happen, but which may give a true picture of someone or something.
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- conceptive — having the power of mental conception
- formalistic — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- ideational — of, relating to, or involving ideas or concepts.
adjective unsubstantiated
- formularized — Simple past tense and past participle of formularize.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
- groundless — without rational basis: groundless fears.
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