unchallenged
Britishadjective
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Explanation
If something is unchallenged, that means no one is questioning or opposing it. If none of your classmates raises an objection when your school introduces a new dress code, you can describe the rules as unchallenged. If you notice unchallenged prejudice in the way teams are chosen in gym class, you might want to speak up — or you might decided to lay low and leave the situation unchallenged. In politics, if one person runs for an office with no opponent, they are also unchallenged: "I'm the unchallenged candidate for class treasurer, so my name is the only name on the ballot."
Example Sentences
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Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Wherever he goes these days, the No. 1 tennis player in the world goes about his business practically unchallenged.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"This won't eliminate deepfakes entirely, but it can significantly reduce their reach and impact by making it harder for manipulated content to go undetected or unchallenged," he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
In San Diego, in a city without a team in the NFL, NBA or NHL, the Padres are virtually unchallenged for dollars from fans and corporate sponsors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He had waited until Dad and Luke were out of the house, away on a job, so his physicality could go unchallenged.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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