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Definition of unbacked

unbacked

/ʌnˈbækt/
un · backed
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unbacked Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Lacking financial support, sponsorship, or evidentiary substantiation.

Example

"The committee swiftly rejected the proposal because its ambitious claims remained completely unbacked by empirical data."

2

Having no protective lining, reinforcement, or backrest on the rear side.

Example

"The craftsman carefully applied adhesive to the unbacked canvas before mounting it onto the wooden frame."

3

Never having been ridden or broken in (especially of a young horse).

Example

"The experienced trainer spent several weeks gaining the trust of the nervous, unbacked colt."

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• Rhymes for unbacked

• Nearby Words

unawarely
unawareness
unawares
unbacked
unbaited
unbaked
unbalance

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbacked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbacked
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