unbacked

[ uhn-bakt ]

adjective

1. without backing or support.
2. not supported by bets:

   an unbacked challenger.

3. not endorsed:

   an unbacked product.

4. never having been mounted by a rider, as a horse.

unbacked

/ ʌnˈbækt /

adjective

1. (of a book, chair, etc) not having a back
2. bereft of support, esp on a financial basis
3. of a horse
   1. not supported by bets
   2. never having been ridden

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbacked¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ¹ + backed

Example Sentences

Such large amounts of unbacked paper could lead to but one result, a steadily increasing depreciation.

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He paid their fare at the opening in the tent and went in and sat on one of the crude, unbacked benches.

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Marie made up for lost time, for being alone now, and unbacked by sympathising friends, I was again in her power.

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Reliance upon high sounding words, unbacked by deeds, is proof of a mind that dwells only in the realm of shadow and of sham.

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His pride revolted at the idea of coming quite unbacked and disowned, as well as empty-handed, to Mr. Slocum.

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