ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unofficial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Unofficial is an adjective meaning Not officially established.

Meaning

Not officially established.

More Meanings

  1. Not acting with official authority.
  2. (pharmacology) Not listed in a national pharmacopeia etc.

Example Sentences

an unofficial adviser
the unofficial results of the ballot
Drivers' union ASLEF bluntly rebuffed the claim of unofficial action, calling it a lie. And Avanti West Coast was unable to provide any proof for its assertion, when questioned by RAIL.
And even though their numbers have been halved—that’s the unofficial tally given in one of the strategy sessions—everyone from Sansa to Daenerys to Varys is wondering who is going to rule over which pile of smoking ruins.

Synonyms for unofficial

Depending on context, synonyms include inofficial, loose, informal, wildcat, unsanctioned, drumhead.

Antonyms for unofficial

Common opposites include official.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unauthorized, informal, unsanctioned, unconfirmed, loose, summary.

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