unapprovedadj.
/ˌʌnəˈpruːvd/, U.S. /ˌənəˈpruvd/ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > ability > inability > unskilfulness > [adjective] > not proved to be skilled
unapproved1421
unapprovena1628
1421 Rolls of Parl. IV. 158/1 Many unconnyng an[d] unapproved in the forsayd science practiseth.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > proof, demonstration > [adjective] > proved > not
undiscussedc1340
unproved1478
unapproved1597
negative1788
the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > insecure knowledge, uncertainty > questionable state or quality > state of being unprovable > [adjective] > unproved
unproved1478
untried1526
uncontrolled1529
unproven1563
unapproved1597
proofless1610
undemonstrated1648
unverified1816
untested1828
non-proven1847
1597 R. Hooker Of Lawes Eccl. Politie v. lxii. 147 The nullitie of baptisme in regard of the like defect is onely a fewe mens new vngrounded and as yet vnapproued imagination.
1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Rashnes in assuming so much for it that yet is vnapprooued.
1609 W. Shakespeare Louers Complaint in Sonnets sig. K2 O false blood thou register of lies, What vnapproued witnes doost thou beare!
3. Not approved or sanctioned.
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the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > [adjective] > disapproved > not approved
unapproved1667
unendorsed1682
uncountenanced1776
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost v. 118 Evil into the mind of God or Man May come and go, so unapprov'd, and leave No spot or blame behind. View more context for this quotation
1812 G. Crabbe Tales ix. 163 A Doctor Campbell..Declar'd his passion, and proclaim'd his worth; Not unapprov'd.
1827 R. Pollok Course of Time II. viii. 107 Unprofitable seemed, and unapproved, That day, the sullen, self-vindictive life Of the recluse.
1902 Westm. Gaz. 20 May 3 He recognised forces unapproved by the Royal College of Surgeons.
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