unvetted
Lacking proper review
Unvetted describes something or someone that hasn't been thoroughly examined or verified.
A vetted candidate has been investigated for suitability; an unvetted one hasn't undergone that scrutiny: unvetted claims spread rapidly online, The program allowed unvetted refugees into the country.
The word often implies risk—what hasn't been checked might prove problematic.
Not controlled or limited
- unverifiedNot yet proven true
- unscreenedNot filtered or checked
- unexaminedNot yet scrutinized
- uninvestigatedNot yet studied
unreviewed · untested · unconfirmed · unapproved · uncertified · unvalidated · unassessed · uninspected
Point of origin
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- rumorUnconfirmed circulating story
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
- reportFormal written findings
data · intelligence · tip · hearsay · unsubstantiated · uncorroborated · unreliable · questionable
Not yet made free
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- untrustedNot relied upon
- riskyInvolving possible harm
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
unknown · outsider · stranger · unaccredited · unscrutinized · clearance · access · vulnerability
Person seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
- resumeCareer summary document
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- interviewFormal questioning session
recruit · qualification · experience · background · employment · probationary · onboarding · credential
unchecked
Not controlled or limited
- unverifiedNot yet proven true
- unscreenedNot filtered or checked
- unexaminedNot yet scrutinized
uninvestigated · unreviewed · untested · unconfirmed · unapproved · uncertified · unvalidated · unassessed · uninspected · raw
source
Point of origin
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- rumorUnconfirmed circulating story
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
report · data · intelligence · tip · hearsay · unsubstantiated · uncorroborated · unreliable · questionable · dubious
uncleared
Not yet made free
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- untrustedNot relied upon
- riskyInvolving possible harm
suspicious · unknown · outsider · stranger · unaccredited · unscrutinized · clearance · access · vulnerability · threat
candidate
Person seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
- resumeCareer summary document
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
interview · recruit · qualification · experience · background · employment · probationary · onboarding · credential · newcomer
- Unprovenunproven, untried, unverified, unconfirmed, unvalidated