unofficial

• Описывает то, что не имеет официального разрешения или признания со стороны официального органа или власти.

Describes something that is not formally authorized or recognized by an official body or authority.

1. Not formally authorizedB1formal

   Lacking official approval, recognition, or sanction from an authority.

   Неофициальный

   • The meeting was unofficial, so no minutes were taken.
   • He acted as an unofficial representative of the group.
   • The report is based on unofficial sources.

   Synonymsinformalunauthorizedunratifiedunsanctioned

   Antonymsapprovedauthorizedformalofficialsanctioned

2. Not formally establishedB1formal

   Not created or recognized through official procedures or laws.

   Неофициальный

   • The club started as an unofficial gathering of friends.
   • There is an unofficial rule about not using phones during dinner.
   • The path is an unofficial shortcut through the woods.

   Synonymsinformaloff the recordprivateunauthorizedunconfirmedunratifiedunsanctioned

   Antonymsauthorizedformalofficialsanctioned