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noncompetitive

British  
/ ˌnɒnkəmˈpɛtɪtɪv /

adjective

  1. not involving or determined by rivalry or competition

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A 46% tariff rate, which is higher than most other nations, would make Vietnam-made products noncompetitive in the U.S., its largest export market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

And, sure, he would have had a competitive reelection, which is a lot less fun than a noncompetitive reelection.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2025

The best first-feature film award for “Hunger,” and a noncompetitive John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

The 2012 Yemeni presidential elections were openly noncompetitive, with only one candidate, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, running for office.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

A statement of the result of every noncompetitive test and all appointments, transfers, or promotions based thereon shall be immediately forwarded to the Commission.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland by Cleveland, Grover