unofficial
word
Definition
Not officially approved, recognized, or authorized; something done or said without formal or legal status.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe events, statements, or roles not formally recognized, like 'unofficial results' or an 'unofficial spokesperson.' Slightly formal tone. Not slang. Don't confuse with 'illegal'—'unofficial' just lacks formal approval.
Spanish: no oficialPortuguese (BR): não oficialPortuguese (PT): não oficialChinese (Simplified): 非正式的 - 非官方的Chinese (Traditional): 非正式的 - 非官方的Hindi: ग़ैर-आधिकारिकArabic: غير رسميBengali: অনানুষ্ঠানিকRussian: неофициальныйJapanese: 非公式Vietnamese: không chính thứcKorean: 비공식Turkish: resmî olmayanUrdu: غیر سرکاریIndonesian: tidak resmi
Example Sentences
The unofficial meeting was held in the café.
basic
I got an unofficial tip that the exam will be postponed.
natural
He is the unofficial leader of the group.
basic
These are the unofficial results of the election.
basic
Lots of people use the park as their unofficial gym.
natural
There's an unofficial rule about taking off your shoes at the door.
natural