unofficially

/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəli/ (bre, ipa) · [ənəfˈɪʃəli] /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəli/ (ame, ipa)

unofficially — adverb

1. Without formal permission, approval, or public recognition from the people or or

1.副詞B2
釋義

Without formal permission, approval, or public recognition from the people or organization in charge.

例句

Sophia heard unofficially that the factory would close, but no formal announcement was made.

hear + that-clause for unconfirmed information

The two companies worked together unofficially for months before signing a formal agreement.

collocation: work together unofficially

同義詞
  • informally

    Emphasizes a relaxed or casual manner rather than lack of official status

  • off the record

    Specifically about information shared in confidence, not for public attribution

反義詞
  • officially

    With full formal authorization or public recognition

  • formally

    In a way that follows established rules or procedures

用法筆記

Commonly paired with verbs of communication (hear, say, announce, report, mention) to indicate information that has not been confirmed through formal channels.

常見錯誤

❌She told me the news unofficially, so it is definitely true.
✅She told me the news unofficially, so it may not be fully accurate.
💡Unofficially means the information has not been formally confirmed, so avoid treating it as certain.