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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The claim that flu shots increase flu transmission is absurd and unsupported by evidence. Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025 In November, O'Brady, 40, will embark on a solo, unsupported 2,000-mile ski crossing of Antarctica over 110 days. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 In 2018, Colin O’Brady became the first person in history to cross the landmass of Antarctica—solo, unsupported and completely human-powered. Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 The order came one day after those states sued the administration, alleging the funding shift was politically motivated and legally unsupported. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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