Definition

Something that cannot be supported or tolerated.

Example

The claims made in the report were deemed unsupportable by the committee.

Conversation

I can't believe how much work we have left to do on this project.

I know, it feels almost unsupportable at this point.

Right? It's like the deadline is looming over us.

Exactly! We need to find a way to manage it better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsupportable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "supportare" (from Latin, meaning to carry or bear). The word means not able to be carried or borne, indicating something that cannot be supported.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'carry' ('supportare') something — that's why unsupportable means something that cannot be supported.

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