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Meaning of unsupported
The primary meaning of "unsupported" is something that lacks support, evidence, or justification.
Etymology of unsupported
The word "unsupported" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning not or opposite of, and "supported" which is the past tense of support, derived from Old French "supporter" meaning to carry or hold up, from Latin "supportare" meaning to carry or hold up from below
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that lacks backing or foundation
Synonyms
unaided
alone
unassisted
solo
independent
self-sufficient
separate
isolated
detached
disconnected
unconnected
unsupported
baseless
unfounded
unproven
unsubstantiated
unjustified
unverified
unsupported
groundless
idle
fruitless
vain
unproductive
ineffective
ineffectual
useless
futile
helpless
defenseless
powerless
weak
feeble
frail
impotent
inexperienced
amateur
untrained
unskilled
unqualified
inadequate
insufficient
incomplete
imperfect
deficient
lacking
wanting
missing
absent
nonexistent
nonexistent
unbacked
unendorsed
unsponsored
unfinanced
unfunded
Definitions
- Not having any evidence or facts to support a claim or statement
- * Not having any financial or practical help
- * Not having a base or foundation to rest on
Usage Examples
- The new policy is unsupported by any scientific evidence
- * The company went bankrupt due to unsupported financial investments
- * The old bridge was unsupported and collapsed during the flood
Antonyms
supported
backed
endorsed
sponsored
financed
funded
verified
proven
justified
substantiated
grounded
founded
established
confirmed
validated
authenticated
reinforced
strengthened
stabilized
secured
protected
defended
aided
assisted
helped
guided
directed
managed
supervised
controlled
regulated
governed