Meaning & Definition of word "Unsupported"
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Unsupported
/ˌʌn.səˈpɔːr.tɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Not supported; lacking necessary backing, assistance, or foundation.
- Example: The project remains unsupported by the current administration.
- 2. Not upheld or verified by evidence or authority.
- Example: The claims made in the report were unsupported by any credible sources.
- 3. Not having the necessary structural support.
- Example: The unsupported wall began to show signs of cracking.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'supported', the past participle of 'support'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unsupported claims:
Assertions made without evidence.
unsupported software:
Programs that do not receive official support.
unsupported arguments:
Points that lack evidence or support.
Related Words
support:
To bear or hold up.
endorsement:
The act of giving approval or support.
backing:
Support or help, especially in a financial sense.
Slang Meanings of unsupported
Meaning: Thrown to the wolves
Example Sentence: He was left unsupported, just thrown to the wolves.
Meaning: On your own
Example Sentence: After the funding cuts, they were completely unsupported and on their own.