as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings
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Recent Examples of unsupported
What becomes alarmingly evident through the key assumptions check is how many of the current responses expect a quick resolution of the conflict — a supposition that is unsound, or at least unsupported.
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Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The districts say the findings are politically motivated and unsupported by evidence.
—Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Past experiences of being overlooked, criticized, or unsupported may come up today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit is reckless, irresponsible, and completely, completely, unsupported by the facts of this case.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The districts say the findings are politically motivated and unsupported by evidence.
—Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Past experiences of being overlooked, criticized, or unsupported may come up today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit is reckless, irresponsible, and completely, completely, unsupported by the facts of this case.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsupported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsupported
Adjective
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Sterling failed to live up to unreasonable expectations created by his huge contract, which quickly became a millstone.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The construction strikes many locals as both unreasonable and unstoppable.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Chang’s unsubstantiated speculation that Doremus might have been texting coworkers on her way to work was insufficient.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Its meetings at times became chaotic venues for casting doubt and airing unsubstantiated claims, often unchallenged, on the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Jesse L. Goodman,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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On that basis, the Virginia Supreme Court majority held that the amendment was invalid, even though a majority of Virginians subsequently approved it.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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On that basis, the Virginia Supreme Court majority held that the amendment was invalid, even though a majority of Virginians subsequently approved it.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsupported. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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