👉 "Unofficially" is a phrase that means not officially, without permission or approval from someone else. It often describes something being done in a way that is considered unusual, unconventional, or not according to established norms or rules. For example: 1. The team was given an unofficial deadline of 3 days to complete the project. 2. He decided to go on vacation for a week without telling anyone about it, claiming he needed some time off. 3. She's been secretly dating someone