unverified reports
[/ˌʌnˈvɛrɪfaɪd rɪˈpɔrts/]
noun phrase
relatos não verificados
1. Information or accounts that have not been confirmed, authenticated, or validated by reliable sources or official channels
Unverified reports suggest that the company may have financial difficulties.
Relatos não verificados sugerem que a empresa pode ter dificuldades financeiras.
2. Claims or statements that lack corroboration from credible sources
The news outlet was criticized for publishing unverified reports about the incident.
O veículo de notícias foi criticado por publicar relatos não verificados sobre o incidente.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American media to denote caution about information sources. In Brazil, it reflects concerns about misinformation (desinformação) and the importance of journalistic integrity. The term gained particular prominence during the social media era when unverified reports spread rapidly online, making media literacy a crucial public concern in both countries.
NYC Slang
sketchy reports / claims flying around (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
take with a grain of salt
hear through the grapevine
unsubstantiated rumor mill
whisper campaign
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