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Unchallenged: meaning, definitions and examples

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unchallenged

 

[ ʌnˈtʃalɪndʒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a competition or argument

Not disputed or doubted; accepted without question or challenge.

Synonyms

accepted, uncontested, undisputed

Examples of usage

  • The champion remained unchallenged throughout the entire tournament.
  • Her authority in the matter was unchallenged by her peers.
  • The decision was made unchallenged by the rest of the committee.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a situation

Not having to deal with difficulties or obstacles; not subject to opposition or resistance.

Synonyms

uncontested, unhindered, uninterrupted, unopposed

Examples of usage

  • He led an unchallenged life of luxury and ease.
  • She enjoyed an unchallenged position of power within the company.
  • The team's dominance in the league was unchallenged by any rival.

Translations

Translations of the word "unchallenged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquestionável

🇮🇳 निर्विवाद

🇩🇪 unangefochten

🇮🇩 tidak tertandingi

🇺🇦 безперечний

🇵🇱 niekwestionowany

🇯🇵 無敵の (むてきの)

🇫🇷 incontesté

🇪🇸 indiscutido

🇹🇷 tartışmasız

🇰🇷 논쟁의 여지가 없는

🇸🇦 غير متنازع عليه

🇨🇿 nepopiratelný

🇸🇰 nespochybniteľný

🇨🇳 无争议的 (wú zhēng yì de)

🇸🇮 nespremenjen

🇮🇸 óumdeildur

🇰🇿 даусыз

🇬🇪 უდავო

🇦🇿 mübahisəsiz

🇲🇽 indiscutido

Etymology

The word 'unchallenged' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'challenge.' It first appeared in the early 17th century, evolving from the Middle English word 'chalengen' and the Old French word 'chalenge.' Over time, 'unchallenged' has come to signify something that is accepted or undisputed without question or opposition.

See also: challenge, challenged, challenger, challengers, challenges, challenging, challengingly, unchallengeable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,280, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.