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    Unsupported

    /ˌʌn.səˈpɔːr.tɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Not supported; lacking necessary backing, assistance, or foundation.
    The project remains unsupported by the current administration.
    Not upheld or verified by evidence or authority.
    The claims made in the report were unsupported by any credible sources.
    Not having the necessary structural support.
    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

    Thrown to the wolves
    He was left unsupported, just thrown to the wolves.
    On your own
    After the funding cuts, they were completely unsupported and on their own.