Meaning of unofficial in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   unofficial

   Definitions

   1. not officially established

   Examples

   • « the early election returns are unofficial »

   Synonyms

   • unconfirmed

2. Qualitative Adjective

   unofficial

   Definitions

   1. not having official authority or sanction

   Examples

   • « a sort of unofficial mayor »
   • « an unofficial estimate »
   • « he participated in an unofficial capacity »

   Synonyms

   • drumhead
   • summary
   • informal
   • loose
   • unauthorized
   • unauthorised
   • wildcat
   • unsanctioned

   Antonyms

   • official

See also

• unauthorized