unofficial

== English == === Etymology === From un- +‎ official. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ Rhymes: -ɪʃəl === Adjective === unofficial (comparative more unofficial, superlative most unofficial) Not officially established. the unofficial results of the ballot Implicitly true but withheld and/or contradicted by authority. The unofficial reason for invading the nation, however, was to control their resources. Not acting with official authority. an unofficial adviser (pharmacology) Not listed in a national pharmacopeia etc. ==== Synonyms ==== inofficial (rare) ==== Antonyms ==== official ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====