Definitions
- Describing a statement or claim that lacks supporting evidence or proof. - Referring to information that has not been verified or confirmed by other sources. - Talking about an assertion or allegation that cannot be substantiated or proven.
- Describing a claim or accusation that lacks evidence or proof to support it. - Referring to information that has not been verified or validated by other sources. - Talking about an assertion or allegation that cannot be proven or verified.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe claims or statements that lack supporting evidence.
- 2Both words suggest that the information is not verified or confirmed.
- 3Both words imply that the assertion or allegation cannot be proven.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Uncorroborated is more commonly used in legal contexts, while unsubstantiated is more commonly used in journalism and everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Uncorroborated suggests a lack of credibility due to the absence of supporting evidence, while unsubstantiated suggests a lack of credibility due to the absence of verification or validation.
- 3Focus: Uncorroborated emphasizes the lack of evidence or proof, while unsubstantiated emphasizes the lack of verification or validation.
- 4Usage in context: Uncorroborated is often used to describe witness testimony or evidence in legal cases, while unsubstantiated is often used to describe rumors or claims in journalism or everyday conversation.
Remember this!
Uncorroborated and unsubstantiated are synonyms that describe claims or statements that lack supporting evidence or proof. While they share similarities in meaning, there are differences in usage, connotation, etymology, focus, and context. Uncorroborated is more commonly used in legal contexts and emphasizes the lack of evidence or proof, while unsubstantiated is more commonly used in journalism and everyday language and emphasizes the lack of verification or validation.
