unsupported

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unsupported (audio)
Definition of unsupportednext
as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings

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Recent Examples of unsupported My office will scrutinize rate increases, challenge unsupported or unfair costs, ensure our climate priorities are met and demand transparency about how Rhode Island Energy spends customers’ money. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 The feedback is often vague, unsupported by concrete examples and disconnected from anything the employee could have reasonably corrected earlier. — Lauren Russell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Sherrill rejected that request Tuesday, calling it unsupported by law. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 One of the biggest criticisms is that JAM Software will not provide backup installation files or license keys to customers with unsupported licenses. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsupported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsupported
  1. unreasonable
  2. unsubstantiated
  3. invalid
Adjective
  • The imposition of the tariffs stemmed from a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries in August, with each claiming the other side had unreasonable requests that would be detrimental to their respective country’s workers.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Drop one task that doesn’t need to happen today, and ask for clarification if a deadline feels unreasonable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • Some Democrats fear Trump could use those unsubstantiated assertions as a pretext to intervene in November.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Many are leaning into their own unsubstantiated suppositions, even those not backed by evidence.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsubstantiated
Adjective
  • Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in several criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson County District Court Judge Stephanie Goodenow sided with the petitioners in a decision Thursday, saying the city failed to meet its burden to prove the petition was invalid.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of invalid

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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsupported. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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