Unproven — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈprü-vən/ un·prov·en

Meaning & Definition of Unproven

Unproven (adjective)

  1. not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful, not proven

Unproven (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in untested, alleged

    similar: alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, untested, academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional, theoretical, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical
    opposite: actual, factual, real, clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unproven

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unproven:

alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, untested, academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional, theoretical, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unproven

Words with the opposite meaning of Unproven:

actual, factual, real, clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Origin & Etymology of Unproven

First known use: 1563

Frequently Asked Questions about Unproven

What does "Unproven" mean?

"Unproven" means not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful, not proven. As an adjective, it is defined as: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful, not proven.

What is another word for "Unproven"?

Other words for "Unproven" include alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved and untested. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unproven" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unproven"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unproven". Common alternatives include alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, untested, academic and conjectural.

What is the opposite of "Unproven"?

Antonyms of "Unproven" include actual, factual, real, clinical, practical, concrete, defined and definite.

Is "Unproven" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unproven" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unproven"?

"Unproven" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈprü-vən/ and divided into syllables as un·prov·en.

What is the origin of the word "Unproven"?

First known use: 1563.

What is another word for "Unproven" meaning "as in untested, alleged"?

When "Unproven" (adjective) means as in untested, alleged, synonyms include alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed and supposed. Opposites in this sense include actual, factual, real and clinical.