unofficial

[ˌʌnəˈfɪʃl]

unofficial Definition

  • 1not officially authorized or confirmed
  • 2not having the authority or approval to act
  • 3not recognized or sanctioned by an official body

Using unofficial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unofficial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The unofficial results of the election were leaked to the press.

  • Example

    He gave an unofficial statement to the media.

  • Example

    The team's unofficial leader is John, even though he doesn't have the title.

  • Example

    The party was organized by an unofficial group of students.

unofficial Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unofficial

  • in a manner that is not officially authorized or confirmed

    Example

    Unofficially, the company is planning to lay off some employees next month.

  • a visit that is not part of an official schedule or program

    Example

    The president made an unofficial visit to the disaster area to assess the damage.

  • acting in a role that is not officially recognized or sanctioned

    Example

    He attended the meeting in an unofficial capacity as a consultant.

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Summary: unofficial in Brief

'Unofficial' [ˌʌnəˈfɪʃl] means not officially authorized, confirmed, or recognized. It can refer to statements, results, leaders, or groups that lack official approval or recognition. Examples include 'The team's unofficial leader is John,' and 'The party was organized by an unofficial group of students.' 'Unofficial' extends into phrases like 'unofficial visit,' and 'unofficial capacity,' denoting actions or roles that are not officially sanctioned.

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