unsupported
adjective
un·sup·port·ed
ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd 
: 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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According to the report, 71% of those who felt unsupported on productions said safety policies weren’t properly followed.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Many influencers lack formal nutrition credentials and promote unsupported health claims.
—Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Principals who feel unsupported, overwhelmed, or ignored by the central office are more likely to burn out and leave.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Public officials routinely dismiss damaging information as fabricated while advancing unsupported claims as fact.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Many influencers lack formal nutrition credentials and promote unsupported health claims.
—Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Principals who feel unsupported, overwhelmed, or ignored by the central office are more likely to burn out and leave.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Public officials routinely dismiss damaging information as fabricated while advancing unsupported claims as fact.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsupported. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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