unrefereed

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English

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Etymology

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From un- +‎ refereed.

Adjective

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unrefereed (not comparable)

  1. Not judged by a formal referee.
    Our friendly games of ball are unrefereed, which is fine until we have to settle a dispute by screaming at each other.
  2. Of a journal article: not reviewed before being printed.
    Being printed in an unrefereed journal isn't as prestigious as being published in a refereed academic journal.