unchallenged
adjective
un·chal·lenged
ˌən-ˈcha-lənjd 
: not questioned, disputed, or opposed : not challenged
an unchallenged assumption
unchallenged authority
… modes of thinking that have gone unchallenged since the time of Newton, Descartes, and even Aristotle.—
James Bailey
James BaileyExamples of unchallenged in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.
—Time, 4 June 2025
If left unchallenged, excessive maritime claims could limit the rights and freedoms enjoyed by every nation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Police were accused of failing to share accurate information on the suspect quickly enough, allowing rumors to circulate unchallenged.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
In the meantime, Barkley and the Eagles are the ones who will be playing in unchallenged exclusive national windows on a television near you.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Time, 4 June 2025
If left unchallenged, excessive maritime claims could limit the rights and freedoms enjoyed by every nation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Police were accused of failing to share accurate information on the suspect quickly enough, allowing rumors to circulate unchallenged.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
In the meantime, Barkley and the Eagles are the ones who will be playing in unchallenged exclusive national windows on a television near you.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Cite this Entry
“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchallenged. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share