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unsubstantiated

[ uhn-suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid ]

adjective

  1. not substantiated; unproved or unverified:

    unsubstantiated allegations.

  2. being without form or substance.


unsubstantiated

/ ˌʌԲəˈæʃɪˌɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not established as valid or genuine

    unsubstantiated allegations

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unsubstantiated1

First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + substantiate + -ed 2
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He dug in, fought his trial at every step, and continued to dangle the same unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that he used to justify his military takeover.

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By now, he appeared to be fully immersed in unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, peddled by influential far-right YouTubers whose content he was consuming.

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However, the story was just one of a number of unsubstantiated theories circulating following the release of the files.

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Nevertheless, it said the Justice Department “found the allegation to be unsubstantiated.”

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As Yoon's unsubstantiated claims have taken root, his support seems to have grown.

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