Definition

Not having any help, backing, or confirmation from others.

Example

The project was left unsupported after the funding was cut.

Conversation

I heard the new app is really great, but some features are unsupported.

That's a bummer! I hate when apps have issues like that.

Yeah, it makes it hard to recommend to friends if it's unsupported on certain devices.

Totally, I prefer apps that work well across all platforms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsupported → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "supported" (from Latin "supportare", meaning to carry or bear). The word "unsupported" means not carried or not held up, indicating a lack of support.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being involved in something that is 'carried' ('supportare') — that's why unsupported means something that is not held up.

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