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
Since the Los Angeles mayoral primary election last week, unsupported conspiracy claims have flooded social media about how reality TV personality Spencer Pratt fell out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 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
The room beyond was dimly lit, but he could see Nagini, swirling and coiling like a serpent underwater, safe in her enchanted, starry sphere, which floated unsupported in midair.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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