unbacked

/'ʌn'bækt/

Thân thiện

The new company's proposal remained unbacked by any investors.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Unsupported by other people: Lacking backing, endorsement, or support from others; not having assistance or approval. 2. Not having a back or support: (Less common) Lacking a physical backing or support structure.

Usage

The adjective "unbacked" is used to describe a person, idea, venture, or claim that lacks support, endorsement, or financial backing from others. It often implies a position of isolation or independence, which can be either a weakness or a point of resilience.

Examples

• The candidate's controversial proposal remained unbacked by any major party members.
• She started the business with an unbacked loan, relying solely on her own savings.
• His theory was interesting but unbacked by any empirical evidence.

Advanced Usage

• In Finance: Refers to a currency or financial instrument not supported by a reserve asset like gold (e.g., ).
• In Betting/Sports: Describes a competitor (especially a horse) on which no bets have been placed or which is not favored.

Variants and Related Words

• Back (verb): To support financially or endorse.
• Backing (noun): Support or aid.

Synonyms

• Unsupported
• Unendorsed
• Unassisted
• Alone
• Solo

Antonyms

• Backed
• Supported
• Endorsed
• Assisted

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To go it alone: To proceed without help or support, similar to being unbacked in an endeavor.
  • After her partners left, she decided to go it alone with the project.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. unsupported by other people

Từ đồng nghĩa

• single-handed
• unassisted