unsupported
adjective/ˌʌnsəˈpɔrtɪd/
Frequency rank: #13,264 most common English word
Meaning
not backed up or confirmed by facts, proof, or assistance
Example sentence
His argument was rejected because it was completely unsupported by evidence.
Synonyms & related words
- unsubstantiated
- baseless
- unfounded
- groundless
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