unconfirmed statements
[ˌʌnkənˈfɜrmd ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
declarações não confirmadas
1. Statements or claims that have not been verified or officially acknowledged as true
The news outlet reported unconfirmed statements about the merger deal.
A emissora de notícias reportou declarações não confirmadas sobre o acordo de fusão.
2. Information presented without official or authoritative corroboration
We should be cautious about spreading unconfirmed statements on social media.
Devemos ter cuidado ao divulgar declarações não confirmadas nas redes sociais.
3. Allegations or reports lacking substantiation from reliable sources
The journalist refused to publish the unconfirmed statements until she had more evidence.
A jornalista se recusou a publicar as declarações não confirmadas até obter mais provas.
In both Brazilian and American media, unconfirmed statements are common in breaking news coverage. Brazilian media outlets often use 'segundo fontes não confirmadas' (according to unconfirmed sources) as a legal protection. In the USA, journalists are trained to distinguish between confirmed and unconfirmed information for credibility. Social media has increased the spread of unconfirmed statements, making media literacy crucial in both cultures.
NYC Slang
unconfirmed intel / sketchy info
Related Idioms & Phrases
take with a grain of salt
hearsay evidence
unconfirmed reports suggest
according to unconfirmed sources
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