PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

unvetted

un-VET-ed

Definition

Not subjected to a thorough examination, verification, or rigorous background check to ensure suitability, competence, or safety.

Etymology

The word combines the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') with 'vetted,' which originates from the noun 'vet'—a shortened form of 'veterinarian'—referring to the practice of performing a careful medical inspection of horses before they were accepted for racing or sale.

In the news

The article discusses the risk of the government selecting an unvetted salvage contractor, meaning one that has not been properly assessed for their qualifications or potential to exploit the urgency of the recovery.

OPINION: Thirty families, one chessboard: a reply to Freddie Kissoon on the MV Barima

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