unsupported

adjective

un·​sup·​port·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unsupported (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Code written even five years ago may rely on deprecated dependencies or unsupported services. Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 But the water had gone down, leaving an unsupported shelf of thin ice along the bank, and snow had drifted over the shelf, hiding it. Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025 While this guide focuses on Windows PCs, many of the same principles apply to older Macs, especially if your system is stuck on unsupported macOS versions like High Sierra or Mojave. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025 Coaches have felt unsupported and undervalued, leading to an environment where fear and anxiety replace passion and purpose. The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsupported

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsupported was in the 15th century

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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsupported. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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