unsupported

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unsupported (audio)
Definition of unsupportednext
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 One of the biggest criticisms is that JAM Software will not provide backup installation files or license keys to customers with unsupported licenses. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 The payments included unsupported consulting fees, vacation compensation, and an IRA contribution. — Mark Price july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 Others have defended SpaceX, arguing that the changes will crack down on customers who cheat the system by using Starlink in unsupported countries, which criminals and scammers have been known to do. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for unsupported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsupported
  1. unreasonable
  2. unsubstantiated
  3. invalid
Adjective
  • Your expectations of your stepsons aren’t unreasonable at all.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • If the prosecution’s version of the evidence is reasonable and the defense’s is unreasonable, then that is not reasonable doubt.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • Some Democrats fear Trump could use those unsubstantiated assertions as a pretext to intervene in November.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Many are leaning into their own unsubstantiated suppositions, even those not backed by evidence.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsubstantiated
Adjective
  • An immigrant who overstays their short-term visa is already breaking the law, so the new policy will revoke visas that are already invalid, Martínez-Beltrán explains.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Smith added that the trial occurred right around the time a new rule regarding peremptory challenges — motions by either side that exclude a juror — went into effect, making several reasons given by prosecutors to challenge a juror invalid.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of invalid

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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsupported. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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