UNCHALLENGED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unchallenged

adjective

Definition of unchallenged

as in absolute

not questioned or doubted; not challenged She is the unchallenged authority in the field.

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Recent Examples of unchallenged Burnham, 56, was appointed unchallenged after incumbent Keir Starmer agreed to step down last month following a series of election defeats, U-turns and scandals. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 July 2026 The former mayor’s bid for Labour leadership remained unchallenged, as expected, but his challenges are far from over. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026 Caballero performed well enough that the Yankees optioned Volpe, their nearly-unchallenged starting shortstop of the past three seasons, to Triple-A when his rehab assignment ended. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 When 88% of denials go unchallenged, what gets abandoned is not paperwork. — Venkata Ramya Ganti, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchallenged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged

Adjective

Almost all have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute splendor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
This perfume features notes of cacao absolute and caramel, along with green hazelnut, jasmine sambac absolute, cedarwood, ambroxan, and moss providing a nutty and earthy element, too.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Krista Hasler and Alejandro Necochea, both of whom already serve on the board, are running uncontested for six-year terms.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
Reese scored on an uncontested layup, giving her 11 points on the night and her 27th double-double of the season.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncontested

Adjective

The order of the presidential calendar is consequential, but far from determinative.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Nothing is ever going to top it except, of course, the thin green coat of algae that Greenwater Solutions—seems nominally determinative, in a bad way—is trying to spritz with nanobubbles.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026

Definition of determinative

Adjective

Less than a month ago, Mark Walter was the undisputed king of Los Angeles sports as owner of the NBA’s marquee franchise Lakers and the MLB’s Dodgers, the reigning World Series champs.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The closely watched triple murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has become the latest tragic court case to grip the nation, but onlookers are sharply divided about who to blame in a case with unusually undisputed facts.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of undisputed

Adjective

In the case of tomatoes, this is true with indeterminate varieties, and less so with determinate varieties that won’t continue growing and producing after harvesting.

— Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Pruning is unnecessary because determinate tomatoes only grow to a certain height and then stop producing foliage.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Definition of determinate

Adjective

Carney was also buoyed by Monday’s Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Carney was also buoyed by Monday's Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

At its last meeting, some RBA board members had considered the case for additional tightening, saying that inflation in the country was still too high.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of last

Adjective

On Friday, Davide Ancelotti, Lille’s head coach, confirmed Fernandez-Pardo, who had made clear his desire to leave, would not train with the squad until after Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026