Unsupportive

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnsəˈpɔːrtɪv/

Definitions of unsupportive

adjective describing someone or something that does not provide assistance, help, or encouragement

Example Sentences

A1 My teacher was unsupportive when I struggled with the math problem.

A2 The team leader's unsupportive attitude made it difficult for the new employee to adjust.

B1 The unsupportive environment at work led to low morale among the employees.

B2 The unsupportive feedback from the manager was demotivating for the team.

C1 The unsupportive policies of the company were detrimental to employee well-being.

C2 The unsupportive culture within the organization hindered innovation and growth.

Examples of unsupportive in a Sentence

formal The teacher was unsupportive of the student's creative ideas.

informal My boss is so unsupportive when it comes to taking time off.

slang My friends can be really unsupportive sometimes, it's frustrating.

figurative The foundation of our friendship feels unsupportive lately.

Grammatical Forms of unsupportive

past tense

unsupportive

plural

unsupportives

comparative

more unsupportive

superlative

most unsupportive

present tense

unsupportive

future tense

will be unsupportive

perfect tense

has been unsupportive

continuous tense

is being unsupportive

singular

unsupportive

positive degree

supportive

infinitive

to unsupport

gerund

unsupporting

participle

unsupporting

Origin and Evolution of unsupportive

First Known Use: 1930 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unsupportive' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'supportive' meaning providing encouragement or help.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unsupportive' has maintained its original meaning of lacking support or encouragement since its first known use in 1930.