unapproved

[US]/ʌnə'pruːvd/
[UK]/ˌʌnə'prʊvd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not approved, not authorized

Example Sentences

The unapproved medication could have serious side effects.

Using unapproved software may compromise your computer's security.

The unapproved proposal was rejected by the committee.

He was caught selling unapproved products.

The unapproved changes to the project caused delays.

She received a warning for using unapproved methods.

The unapproved document was leaked to the press.

The unapproved use of company resources is not allowed.

The unapproved guest was asked to leave the party.

Unapproved expenses will not be reimbursed.

Real-world Examples

That was when Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president, permanently closed them to unapproved visitors.

Source: This month VOA Special English

He added that farmers have dug thousands of unapproved wells, while streams supplying water to the lake have dried up.

Source: VOA Special November 2021 Collection

I just can't go and pursue things unapproved.

Source: Lost Girl Season 01

The media content enjoys copyright protections and the companies want governments to enact rules to restrict unapproved use of their material.

Source: VOA Special August 2023 Collection

It has been authorized, but the police are warning protesters not to go ahead with an unapproved march through the city centre afterwards.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2019

It catalyzed the most rapid vaccine development in history and brought to life a niche, previously unapproved form of technology.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) August 2021 Collection

As a result, some American patients have gotten generic drugs with toxic impurities, unapproved ingredients, dangerous particulates or that are not bioequivalent.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2020 Collection

It cited Korea’s “inadequate management” of the sensitive items, essentially hinting the chemicals were being sent on to unapproved countries like North Korea and Iran.

Source: CNBC Global Economic Analysis

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