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unsupported

adjective

un·​sup·​port·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unsupported (audio)
Synonyms of unsupportednext
: 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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Quraishi appeared to use a market that drew from all college football players, which Montgomery-Reeves reasoned is unsupported by applicable law and facts. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2025 This rapid curing allows it to be printed even across unsupported openings, like the tops of door or window frames. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025 The challenge asked developers to restore lost smart features for unsupported Nest devices. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Research reveals that 43% of young professionals feel isolated or unsupported in figuring out their career paths. Allison Danielsen, Fortune, 26 Oct. 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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