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
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Music can be cast from any unsupported apps using Google Chromecast, Alexa Cast, DLNA, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Election integrity has been a central concern in the lead-up to November 5, as former President Donald Trump continues to make unsupported claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him through widespread voter fraud. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Transgender athletes deserve the opportunity to compete in environments that respect their identity without being subjected to exclusion based on unsupported fears. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 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 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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