unproven
/ʌnˈpruːvən/
un · prov · en
/ʌn · ˈpruːv · ən/
English Definition
adj. not tested or confirmed
Significado en Español
no probado, no demostrado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chưa được chứng minh
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Example Sentence
The theory remains unproven.
这个理论仍未得到证实。
Synonyms
unverified
untested
unconfirmed
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unproven”:
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A
proven
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B
verified
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C
confirmed
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D
unverified
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D — unverified.
“unproven” means adj. not tested or confirmed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The scientist's bold new theory was still completely ______ at that time.
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A
certain
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B
tested
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C
unproven
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D
confirmed
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C — unproven.
“unproven” means adj. not tested or confirmed
Common questions about “unproven”
What does “unproven” mean?
unproven — adj. not tested or confirmed. In Chinese: 未经证实的.
How do you pronounce “unproven”?
unproven is pronounced /ʌnˈpruːvən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · prov · en.
How do you use “unproven” in a sentence?
The theory remains unproven. (这个理论仍未得到证实。)
What are synonyms for “unproven”?
unverified, untested, unconfirmed — all close in meaning to unproven (adj. not tested or confirmed).
Is “unproven” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unproven appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
