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 While much of the fashion world became fixated on fleeting trends and virality, Vaccarello’s discipline remained unchallenged. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unchallenged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged

Adjective

On a primal level, New Order is close to being my absolute favorite music.

— Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier is on an absolute heater the likes of which haven't been seen in decades.

— Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Senate Republicans reelected John Thune of South Dakota as their leader Tuesday, meaning the uncontested incumbent will serve as Senate minority leader when the new Congress convenes in January following the GOP’s midterm losses on November 3.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Daniel Barreiro, 1st Ward, filed an objection against his sole opponent, which, if approved, would leave him uncontested in his ward in the spring election.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 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

Nvidia is the undisputed leader in advanced computer chips, among the AI industry’s scarcest resources.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
The Sky Rooftop restaurant is the property’s undisputed star with jaw-dropping panoramas of the lake, mountains, and city that surround it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of undisputed

Adjective

The data is verbal material for the identification of something more determinate that never quite arrives.

— Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of determinate

Adjective

The decisive vote, however, will come when the new Congress convenes on January 3, 2027.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Successful implementation will depend on Governor Healey taking immediate, decisive steps to modernize the eligibility system, beginning with a sustainable technology investment plan.

— Stan Soloway, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

But as a result of the election last week, the House Republican conference is smaller, with a disproportionate number of moderates and swing-district lawmakers retiring or voted out.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Strange had been putting together a nice stretch, showing signs of becoming more than just a streaming tight end, but disappointed with just 22 yards against Baltimore last Thursday.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of last

Adjective

Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.

— NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026