unofficial

(adjective)

adjective

1. not having official authority or sanction

- a sort of unofficial mayor

- an unofficial estimate

- he participated in an unofficial capacity

Similar word(s): unauthorised, unauthorized, drumhead, summary, informal, loose, unauthorised, unauthorized, wildcat, unsanctioned

2. not officially established

- the early election returns are unofficial

Similar word(s): unconfirmed

Sentences with unofficial as an adjective:

- the unofficial results of the ballot

- an unofficial adviser