UNCONTESTED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontested

adjective

Definition of uncontested

as in unchallenged

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Recent Examples of uncontested Rashee Rice has 71 receiving yards save for his 31-yard uncontested catch-and-run while the Colts were guarding the end zone and letting the clock expire. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 The Lynx — playing their backups — finally cut the deficit to single digits late in the third and when Aari McDonald drove past a defender for an uncontested layup, the deficit was 71-64 at the end of three. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 Magaziner, who is uncontested in the Democratic primary, is heavily favored in November’s general election. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Krista Hasler and Alejandro Necochea, both of whom already serve on the board, ran uncontested for six-year terms. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontested

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested

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For the record, the other aldermen running unchallenged are Peter Chico, 10th, Nicole Lee, 11th, Raymond Lopez, 15th, Ronnie Mosley, 21st, Samantha Nugent 39th, Anthony Napolitano, 41st, and Debra Silverstein, 50th.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The Students' List movement swept the parliamentary election on Sunday against Vucic's right-wing Serbian Progressive Party, which has ruled unchallenged for 14 years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of unchallenged

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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