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
Examples of unsupported in a Sentence
an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings
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Departing employees consistently cited feeling unsupported and uncertainty about healthcare costs as primary factors.
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Jennifer Schaefer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nseyo notes there are plenty of unsupported myths around what causes UTIs, so stick to these tips.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
He is no longer charged with the capital offense of murder through the use of a firearm after Garnett dismissed it in January, finding the top count was legally unsupported by the other charges.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Plants supported by a trellis or cage can be spaced closer together than unsupported plants, as their growth is directed upward.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Jennifer Schaefer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nseyo notes there are plenty of unsupported myths around what causes UTIs, so stick to these tips.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
He is no longer charged with the capital offense of murder through the use of a firearm after Garnett dismissed it in January, finding the top count was legally unsupported by the other charges.
—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Plants supported by a trellis or cage can be spaced closer together than unsupported plants, as their growth is directed upward.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsupported. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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