unofficially meaning

UK US /ənəˈfɪʃəli/ 5 syllables

unofficially (adverb): without official authorization.

unofficially has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

unofficially as an adverb

  1. without official authorization
    • he had made some money on the side

    Synonyms: on the side

    Related forms: unofficial

  2. not in an official capacity
    • unofficially, he serves as the treasurer

    Opposite: officially

    Related forms: unofficial

How to pronounce unofficially

unofficially is pronounced /ənəˈfɪʃəli/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with unofficially

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in LY · 12-letter words

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