uncontested

British  

/ ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd /

adjective

1. not having been challenged, called into question, or disputed

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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

Bronny, 19, stole possession and passed to LeBron, who ran the length of the court for an uncontested dunk that was part of a 26-point contribution from the 41-year-old.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Since the beginning of the republic, it has been uncontested that in order to invade someone’s home, you need to have a warrant that was considered, and signed off on, by a judicial officer.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Betts won the opening tip and Leger-Walker passed to Jaquez for an uncontested layup that got the Bruins off to the fast start their coach desired.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

The Coast Guard boarded the vessel in an uncontested interdiction that was assisted by the Navy, one of the U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Here’s what’s so hard for us to understand today: The ruthless, paranoid Josef Stalin, by then the uncontested leader of the USSR, commanded a bizarre and absolute power over his people.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Related Words

• acknowledged
• indisputable
• irrefutable
• unchallenged
• undeniable
• unequivocal
• unquestioned