Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unattested

Adjective

/ˌʌnəˈtɛstɪd/

Definition

Not confirmed or supported by evidence; lacking proof.

Examples

This theory remains unattested by any historical documents.
Many claims made by the speaker are ultimately unattested and rely solely on personal anecdote.
Some words in the language may be unattested, meaning they have not been recorded in any dictionary.

Meaning

The term ‘unattested’ refers to something that has not been verified or documented, often used in reference to words or phrases that do not have a recorded usage in literature or speech.