Unsupported

Pronunciation: /ʌnsəˈpɔːrtɪd/

Definitions of unsupported

adjective not supported or backed by evidence or authority

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl felt unsupported when she couldn't reach the cookie jar on the top shelf.

A2 The student's argument was unsupported by any evidence, making it weak and unconvincing.

B1 The company's decision to launch the new product was unsupported by market research, leading to its failure.

B2 The athlete felt unsupported by their coach, who failed to provide guidance and encouragement during the competition.

C1 The politician's claims were unsupported by facts, causing doubt among the public about their credibility.

C2 The scientist's theory was unsupported by experimental data, leading to its rejection by the academic community.

Examples of unsupported in a Sentence

formal The software update is unsupported on older devices.

informal I can't help you with that issue, it's unsupported.

slang Sorry, that feature is totally unsupported.

figurative His decision to quit his job was unsupported by his family.

Grammatical Forms of unsupported

• past tense: unsupported
• plural: unsupported
• comparative: more unsupported
• superlative: most unsupported
• present tense: unsupport
• future tense: will unsupport
• perfect tense: have unsupported
• continuous tense: is unsupporting
• singular: unsupported
• positive degree: supported
• infinitive: to unsupport
• gerund: unsupporting
• participle: unsupported

Origin and Evolution of unsupported

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsupported' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and the word 'supported' which means to hold up or give assistance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsupported' has retained its original meaning of lacking support or assistance, but has also evolved to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is not backed up or validated.