UNCONTESTED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontested

adjective

Definition of uncontested

as in unchallenged

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Recent Examples of uncontested Courtney was ultimately uncontested without a primary on Tuesday. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026 The extension does not necessarily mean a race is uncontested or that no one has filed. — Nicole Buss august 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Reseeding fills in those gaps before bare patches take hold, which is also crucial because bare soil serves as prime real estate for weeds looking to move in uncontested. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 McKenna ran uncontested in the Democratic primary, and Brouk did not participate in the August election. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontested

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested

Adjective

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
The jury convicted Snyder on the IRS charge, which involved his personal business and not his duties as mayor at the time, and that conviction had remained unchallenged.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of unchallenged

Adjective

After the undisputed killers plead insanity, doctors for the left-wing prosecutor and the defense often back their claims, judges approve the pleas, and the acquittees submit to annual reviews assessing whether the state should release them.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Still, that’s not to say that the undisputed tourism capital of Indonesia doesn’t have a lot to offer.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026