un·backed

(ŭn-băkt′)

adj.

1. Lacking backing or support.

2. Not having a back.

3. Never having been ridden, as a horse.

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unbacked

(ʌnˈbækt)

adj

1. (of a book, chair, etc) not having a back

2. bereft of support, esp on a financial basis

3. (Horse Racing) (of a horse)

a. not supported by bets

b. never having been ridden

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un•backed

(ʌnˈbækt)

adj.

1. without backing or support.

2. not endorsed.

3. (of a horse) never having been ridden.

[1585–95]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

unbacked - unsupported by other people

single-handed, unassisted

unsupported - not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid; "unsupported accusations"

Translations

unbacked

[ˈʌnˈbækt] ADJ → sin respaldo (Fin) → al descubierto

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