unquestioned

adjective

un·​ques·​tioned ˌən-ˈkwes-chənd How to pronounce unquestioned (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
Synonyms of unquestionednext
: not doubted or questioned
unquestioned authority
an assumption that has gone unquestioned
a person of unquestioned integrity

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All eyes will be on Robinson, who’s finally the unquestioned starter for the first time in his career. Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 Atwood, the team’s unquestioned leader from her vantage point behind the plate, admits to some nitpicking. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Murray will probably sign to become some team’s unquestioned starter. Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 His work ethic is unquestioned. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unquestioned

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unquestioned was in 1604

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“Unquestioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioned. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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