unsubstantiated
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnsəb'stænʃɪeɪtɪd/🇺🇸 US/'ʌnsәb'stænʃieitid/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not supported by evidence or proof; unverified.
未经证实的;无事实根据的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
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subunder, below
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aconnector
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atedto make, having
=unsubstantiated
Common Collocations
- 1.unsubstantiated claim未经证实的声明
- 2.unsubstantiated accusation未经证实的指控
Example Sentences
- 1.
The news report made several unsubstantiated claims about the accident without proper verification.
- 2.
His unsubstantiated accusations against his rival damaged his credibility significantly.