unshored
Lacking structural support
Unshored means not supported or braced.
In construction, an unshored wall or excavation lacks the temporary supports that prevent collapse.
Figuratively, something unshored is without reinforcement or backing: an unshored argument, unshored confidence.
The word suggests vulnerability—what should be propped up isn't.
Lacking backing or proof
- groundlessLacking factual support
- baselessLacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
- unsubstantiatedWithout supporting evidence
unanchored · adrift · unstable · insecure · vulnerable · exposed · precarious · tenuous
Lacking backing or proof
- proppedHeld in position
- bracedSteadied against force
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
precarious · teetering · unsteady · wobbling · shaky · tottering · rickety · faltering
Long narrow excavation
- pitFruit's hard seed
- ditchShallow excavated channel
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- foundationUnderlying support structure
embankment · cave-in · collapse · earthwork · digging · construction · scaffolding · cribbing
unsupported
Lacking backing or proof
- groundlessLacking factual support
- baselessLacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
unsubstantiated · unanchored · adrift · unstable · insecure · vulnerable · exposed · precarious · tenuous · fragile
unsupported
Lacking backing or proof
- proppedHeld in position
- bracedSteadied against force
- reinforcedMade more resistant
buttressed · precarious · teetering · unsteady · wobbling · shaky · tottering · rickety · faltering · crumbling
trench
Long narrow excavation
foundation · embankment · cave-in · collapse · earthwork · digging · construction · scaffolding · cribbing · sheathing
unshoredshored
Reinforced with supports
shored up · braced · buttressed · supported · reinforced