unsupported
Britishadjective
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not supported physically, financially, or emotionally
unable to sit up unsupported
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not upheld by evidence or facts; unsubstantiated
Example Sentences
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“The decision is unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The complaint “was filed too late, against the wrong party, and for an unsupported and excessive sum of damages,” the filing said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Rats were able to run free and nest in the house due to large gaps in the exposed, unsupported wall, and the property had become impossible to keep warm.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Stones are hard, water is wet, objects unsupported fall toward the earth’s center.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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