B2adjectivepoliticsmedia
US/ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
UK/ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
not approved or announced by someone in authority, or not done as part of an official role
In context
According to unofficial results, the young candidate won by a large margin.
Pho is the unofficial national dish of Vietnam.
Don't download the app from unofficial websites, it may contain a virus.
Words that go with unofficial
adjective + noun
- unofficial resultsUnofficial results will be posted online tonight.
- unofficial estimateAn unofficial estimate puts the crowd at fifty thousand.
- unofficial leaderMinh became the unofficial leader of the group.
- unofficial strikeWorkers went on an unofficial strike over late pay.
noun + preposition
- on an unofficial basisShe helps the team on an unofficial basis.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a non-official result.Correct: This is an unofficial result.