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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Plants supported by a trellis or cage can be spaced closer together than unsupported plants, as their growth is directed upward. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 And in a political climate where unsupported conspiracies about election fraud can run rampant on social media — pushed, at times, by top political leaders — some fear the slow vote count is becoming a liability. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 The idea that prosperity causes monetary inflation is totally unsupported by real-world experiences. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 But many Mac owners who purchased late-model Intel machines in 2019 and 2020 could still run the latest version of the operating system, and third-party utilities like the OpenCore Legacy Patcher helped more adventurous Mac owners use their unsupported hardware a bit longer. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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