adverb
- in a way that is not official or authorized; without formal approval or recognition
Examples
- The meeting was unofficially canceled due to bad weather.
- She unofficially runs the department while her boss is away.
- The results were unofficially announced before the formal press conference.
- He unofficially confirmed the rumors about the merger.
- The policy change has been unofficially in effect for weeks.
- They unofficially agreed to the terms before signing the contract.