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Meaning of the word unofficial in English

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unofficial

US /ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
UK /ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/

Adjective

not officially authorized or confirmed.

Example:
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unofficial reports that dozens of people were injured
Synonym:
unauthenticated unconfirmed uncorroborated unsubstantiated undocumented off the record unauthorized unsanctioned uncertified informal casual unaccredited wildcat
Antonym:
official confirmed formal
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