unsupported

adjective

un·​sup·​port·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unsupported (audio)
: not supported: such as
a
: not verified or substantiated
an unsupported accusation
an opinion unsupported by evidence
b
: lacking or appearing to lack structural support
unsupported panels

Examples of unsupported in a Sentence

an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings
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Although 80% of women are faced with some form of hormonal imbalance, women like my sister often feel unsupported in their wellness journeys. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 On March 9, a department insider leaked to Reuters that the CDC planned to study unsupported claims of a link between vaccines and autism. Marc Caputo, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false. Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 The foundation also wants to create connections and provide resources for families who are feeling isolated and unsupported. John Perrotto, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsupported

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsupported was in the 15th century

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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsupported. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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