unauthenticated
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- adjective
- /ˌʌnəˈθɛntɪˌkeɪtɪd/
- Specialized
:
no autenticado
Examples
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The group allows unauthenticated senders (which is the default for groups created pre-Exchange 2007).
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The website displayed a warning that the information provided was unauthenticated and should be verified before use.
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She was cautious about accepting the email, as it came from an unauthenticated sender who could be a phishing attempt.
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In the meeting, he pointed out that the data was unauthenticated and could mislead the team if used in decision-making.
Synonyms
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6.6
Not checked to see if information is correct or safe
A login or access attempt not shown to be real and often blocked
Antonyms
How Verified
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
unauthenticated = authenticated (transparent) = un + authenticate + ed
Clearly formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'authenticated', giving the straightforward meaning 'not verified'.
Etymology
The word unauthenticated comes from the prefix un- ('not') and authentic ('real'), and the verb authenticate means to 'prove real'. So unauthenticated describes a person or device that has not been checked or proved real and is therefore not allowed access.