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 Advertisement Egyptian media operates under a single, unchallenged state voice; independent outlets are suppressed or banned; journalists face unending detention. — Abdelrahman Elgendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 In the First Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Kellie Kennan are unchallenged and will face each other in the November election. — Hazel Gandhi, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026 Dazed but also smiling, the remnant no doubt of a megalomania that ran unchallenged for too long. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The Republicans’ most aggressive allegations went unchallenged in the room. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchallenged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged

Adjective

Add in the inconsistency of Green Bay’s rookie kicker, Trey Smack, and the points look like an absolute bargain.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Peter Berg previews upcoming 'Call of Duty' movie The absolute last thing anyone wants to see from Berg and Sheridan is a war movie that is anything less than gritty and excellent.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Proto’s view But state Republican chairman Ben Proto said there is a financial explanation for why some races go uncontested due to the state’s Citizens Election Program.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Dolton Also uncontested are three Dolton Village Board candidates, including incumbents Tammie Brown and Stan Brown, village spokesperson Nakita Cloud said Tuesday.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of uncontested

Adjective

At the end of the day, elite talent — such as the Oilers possess in McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard — is what is determinative in the NHL.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The order of the presidential calendar is consequential, but far from determinative.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of determinative

Adjective

Christie behind the facade Christie remains the undisputed queen of crime 50 years after her death — and something of an enigma.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
For an undisputed member of the rock god pantheon, Tony Iommi has had a surprisingly spotty solo career.

— Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of undisputed

Adjective

Fly Now might be the poster for an artform conceived of as a vehicle for transport in and out of the realm of determinate meaning.

— Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of determinate

Adjective

The decisive Game 7 will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday night as each team seeks its first WNBA championship.

— Charles Odum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
That means party switchers could be a decisive voting block in Tuesday’s statewide races.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

Two 17-year-olds were arrested in the death of 16-year-old Samuel Esteban Navarrete, who was shot and killed at a Fort Worth apartment complex last month.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Defending champion Indiana was ranked fourth — eight spots ahead of Ohio State, which beat the Hoosiers last month but has since lost quarterback Julian Sayin.

— Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026