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

• baseless
• foundationless
• groundless
• invalid
• nonvalid
• unfounded
• unreasonable
• unsubstantiated
• unwarranted

Examples of unsupported in a Sentence

an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings

Recent Examples on the Web

Leaders must prioritize updating aging systems, decommissioning unsupported software and consolidating overlapping tools to reduce complexity. —Ravi Ithal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

This often leaves mothers feeling unheard and unsupported. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Despite the requirements, there have been several workarounds over the years to allow Windows 11 to run on unsupported hardware. —Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024

Those recent inspections on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 found that in addition to a fourth girder that will need to be replaced, the deck has separated from the girders, leaving a large portion of the deck unsupported, ODOT said. —Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above