CEFR B2

unofficial

adjective

Meaning

Not officially approved, recognized, or authorized; not conforming to the rules or customs of an organization or position.

Examples

The meeting was an unofficial discussion to explore potential solutions.
He gained unofficial support from several key members of the committee.

Synonyms: informal, unauthorized, unsanctioned, ad hoc

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unofficial (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/

Definition

Not officially approved, recognized, or authorized; not conforming to the rules or customs of an organization or position.

Examples

The meeting was an unofficial discussion to explore potential solutions.
He gained unofficial support from several key members of the committee.
This is just an unofficial estimate; the final cost might be higher.

How to Use unofficial

unofficial capacity (collocation): Acting in a personal or non-official role. — "He spoke at the event in his unofficial capacity as a mentor."
unofficial estimate (collocation): A calculation or prediction that has not been officially confirmed. — "We are working with an unofficial estimate of the damage caused by the storm."

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