unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Those two are the veterans in a room that’s filled with unproven talents such as Cam Smith, Storm Duck, Ethan Bonner, Isaiah Johnson and rookies Jason Marshall Jr and BJ Adams.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Giving an unproven prospect like Matt Shaw the third base job out of spring training was originally a disaster for the Chicago Cubs.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In our view, the butterfly effect began in the winter of 2024, when Michigan declined to recruit a quarterback from the transfer portal and, instead, leaned into a collection of unproven, marginally-talented options.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Benjamin pointed out that Kennedy has, in fact, seemed to advise people on how to treat measles, leading them toward unproven remedies.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 May 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Giving an unproven prospect like Matt Shaw the third base job out of spring training was originally a disaster for the Chicago Cubs.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In our view, the butterfly effect began in the winter of 2024, when Michigan declined to recruit a quarterback from the transfer portal and, instead, leaned into a collection of unproven, marginally-talented options.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Benjamin pointed out that Kennedy has, in fact, seemed to advise people on how to treat measles, leading them toward unproven remedies.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 May 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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