unofficial
/ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not officially established.
Adjective
Examples
the unofficial results of the ballot
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not officially established. — Implicitly true but withheld and/or contradicted by authority.
Adjective
Examples
The unofficial reason for invading the nation, however, was to control their resources.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unofficial” mean?
Not officially established.
Is “unofficial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.