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

Synonyms of unsupported

• unreasonable
• unsubstantiated
• invalid

Examples of unsupported in a Sentence

an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings

Recent Examples on the Web

State officials — including Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — say those claims are unsupported and risk undermining confidence in California’s elections. —Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026

Filing incorrect income information or claiming unsupported credits can delay refunds and potentially lead to penalties. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Residents should not be deceived by the unsupported and absurd revenue claims of the Moore administration. —Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026

Games that aren't supported by the Steam Deck because of performance or SteamOS compatibility issues will be automatically categorized as unsupported on the Steam Frame. —Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsupported

• reexported
• undistorted
• unescorted
• unreported
• aborted
• assorted
• comported
• consorted
• contorted
• deported
• distorted
• escorted