Uncontested: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncontested

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal

Not disputed or challenged; accepted without objection. Uncontested facts or issues are those that are not in dispute and do not require a trial or hearing to resolve.

Synonyms

accepted, unchallenged, undisputed.

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Word Description / Examples
uncontested

Use this word when there is no opposition or dispute in a competition, argument, or legal matter.

  • The candidate won the election uncontested.
  • The company filed an uncontested patent application.
undisputed

Use this word when there is no disagreement or doubts about a fact or achievement.

  • He is the undisputed champion of the league.
  • Her skills in negotiation are undisputed.
unchallenged

Use this word when something remains without opposition or questioning, often implying it has not been tested.

  • His authority went unchallenged for years.
  • The theory stood unchallenged until new evidence emerged.
accepted

Use this word when something is commonly agreed upon or received with approval.

  • His explanation was accepted by the committee.
  • She was accepted into the university.

Examples of usage

  • The defendant's guilt was uncontested by the prosecution.
  • The uncontested evidence led to a quick resolution of the case.
Context #2 | Adjective

competition

Having no competitors or challengers; assured of victory. An uncontested race or election is one where there is no opposition.

Synonyms

unequaled, unopposed, unrivaled.

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Word Description / Examples
uncontested

Refers to something that is not disputed or not subject to challenge. Often used in government, legal, or competitive settings.

  • His claim to the throne was uncontested.
  • The new policy was passed uncontested in the council meeting.
unopposed

Use 'unopposed' to describe a situation where there is no opposition or resistance. Commonly used in political or competitive contexts.

  • He ran for office unopposed.
  • The bill passed through the legislature unopposed.
unrivaled

Use 'unrivaled' when describing something that is so superior that it has no competitors or equals. Often used in marketing and promotions.

  • The company offers an unrivaled level of customer service.
  • Her beauty is unrivaled in the entire region.
unequaled

Use 'unequaled' to describe something that has no match in terms of quality, skill, or importance. It emphasizes superiority.

  • Her performance on the field is unequaled.
  • This restaurant offers an unequaled dining experience.

Examples of usage

  • She won the competition by default as she was the only uncontested participant.
  • The team's dominance made them an uncontested champion.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncontested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incontestável

🇮🇳 अविवादित

🇩🇪 unbestritten

🇮🇩 tak terbantahkan

🇺🇦 безперечний

🇵🇱 niekwestionowany

🇯🇵 議論の余地がない

🇫🇷 incontesté

🇪🇸 incontestable

🇹🇷 tartışmasız

🇰🇷 논란의 여지가 없는

🇸🇦 غير متنازع عليه

🇨🇿 nepopiratelný

🇸🇰 nespochybniteľný

🇨🇳 无可争议的

🇸🇮 nesporen

🇮🇸 óumdeilanlegur

🇰🇿 дау жоқ

🇬🇪 დაუმარცხებელი

🇦🇿 mübahisəsiz

🇲🇽 incontestable

Etymology

The word 'uncontested' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'contest'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century to describe something that is not disputed or challenged. Over time, the term has been widely used in legal contexts and competitions to signify a lack of opposition or challengers.

See also: contest, contestant, contestants, contested, incontestable, incontestably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,121, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.