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unsupported

sup·port
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-pawrt, -pohrt]
    • /səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/
    • /ˌʌn.səˈpɔː.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-pawrt, -pohrt]
    • /səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/

Definitions of unsupported word

  • verb with object unsupported to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. 1
  • verb with object unsupported to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for. 1
  • verb with object unsupported to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate. 1
  • verb with object unsupported to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal. 1
  • verb with object unsupported to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for: to support a family. 1
  • verb with object unsupported to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second. 1

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Origin of unsupported

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (v.) Middle English supporten < Middle French supporter < Medieval Latin supportāre to endure (Latin: to convey), equivalent to sup- sup- + portāre to carry (see port5); (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Unsupported

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unsupported popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for unsupported

adj unsupported

  • baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
  • causeless — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
  • groundless — without rational basis: groundless fears.

adjective unsupported

  • foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
  • justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.

Antonyms for unsupported

adjective unsupported

  • based — If you are based in a particular place, that is the place where you live or do most of your work. See also base.
  • fortified — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
  • grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
  • indubious — Not dubious or doubtful; certain.

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