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
Recent Examples on the Web Separately, a June 2022 study found that the ability to balance is linked to a longer life, with an 84% higher risk of death from any cause for people unable to stand on one leg unsupported for 10 seconds. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 In a two-hour hearing, lawyers for TikTok argued that its current business structure is protected by its free speech rights under the First Amendment and that the government’s argument against Chinese influence over TikTok’s algorithms is unsupported. Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024 Superior Hallucination Mitigation Hallucination in large language models refers to the generation of false or unsupported information. Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 However, passive or uninvolved parenting can leave kids feeling lost and unsupported. Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsupported 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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