UNTESTED Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

untested

adjective

Definition of untested

as in unproven

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Recent Examples of untested The rest of the filmmaking, too, is content to coast at a lower difficulty setting, from the proficient but anonymously taupe lensing by master DP Robert Elswit to an untested ensemble of ever-watchable actors playing capably to type. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Smaller banks may not be able to participate in the process and even large ones may initially be wary of untested new rules. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Spun out of an Australian crypto mining group in 2024, Nscale is relatively untested. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026 The project might have ended there had Kurin not made contact with a few previously untested Hemings descendants. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untested

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untested

Adjective

The researchers suggested several hypotheses for why this happened, but cortisol’s purpose remains unproven.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Moreover, the Stifel analyst said that Under Armour’s pricing power is unproven, while at Nike runs the risk of more promotions ahead.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of unproven

Adjective

Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.

— Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
The audacity of such a mission, wrapping so many untried things into a single flight, meant Artemis III would not have launched for at least two more years, and probably more like three, four, or more.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of untried

Adjective

That is sparking a whole industry that markets other peptides — largely unproved and untested — that are said to increase muscle growth, speed recovery and fight aging.

— Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
But Starship still must demonstrate multiple unproved capabilities that are crucial to NASA’s plans—such as the in-space refueling, via multiple launches, that’s required for sending the vehicle out of low-Earth orbit to the moon.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026

Definition of unproved

Adjective

By avoiding a price cut, this option maintains the value of your property and nearby residences but still accomplishes your goal of bringing would-be buyers to your place.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
In August, when Kiffin was dithering about adding his would-be NFLers, the presidents unanimously (LSU abstained from the vote) approved a new discipline policy for schools that roster NFL, NBA or WNBA players.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of would-be

Adjective

The author’s latest speculative dystopian fiction features parallel universes that explore alternate realities — and doppelgangers that stumble between the two.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
The building, the paper said, reflected how big the speculative side of the oil trade had become.

— Brian C. Black, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of speculative

Adjective

These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Hafley also cautioned against placing the sole blame on Willis, who started just the 11th game of his career and is leading a young offense with mostly inexperienced receivers who are still developing chemistry.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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