uncontested
Britishadjective
Explanation
Something that's uncontested is either accepted as being true or valid, or it has no challenger, like an uncontested election in which only one candidate is running for dog catcher. In the United States, it's been a long time since we've had an uncontested presidential election, which happened when George Washington ran in 1789 and 1792 and no one chose to oppose him. When a fact is uncontested, it means everyone agrees it's true, and an uncontested idea raises no objections: "Since my suggestion to hold a Comic Con at school is uncontested by the Student Council, let's send it on to the administration."
Example Sentences
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Uncontested in the low slot, Vatrano converted the unassisted one-timer after the puck caromed off Columbus defenseman Seth Jones’ skate.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2021
Uncontested over centuries, his polar sea theory hardened into fact.
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2021
Uncontested races for various elected offices often are seen as an indication of either voter apathy or satisfaction.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2016
Uncontested, the Hawks center put in the winner.
From US News • May 13, 2015
Uncontested elections in Dublin City, for example, would have attracted but little notice.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886 by Various
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