unranked

American

[uhn-rangkt] / ʌnˈræŋkt /

adjective

not arranged in ranks or ordered with reference to a certain criterion; not assigned to positions in a hierarchy.

Example Sentences

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The preseason No. 5 is now unranked with a 12-5 record, already matching last year’s total losses, despite a 5-1 conference record.

From MarketWatch

After the Hurricanes lost twice in three games to unranked opponents in the middle of their season, their championship hopes seemed utterly cooked.

From The Wall Street Journal

After USC lost to unranked Texas Christian in the Alamo Bowl to finish a 9-4 season, coach Lincoln Riley said, “The arrow is pointing straight up.”

From Los Angeles Times

Belgium's Mike de Decker, the world number 18 and 2024 World Grand Prix champion, complained on Instagram about the boos after he was beaten in the first round by unranked Kenyan David Munyua.

From BBC

Weeks later, Moore then led unranked Michigan to an improbable upset of the No. 2 Buckeyes, 13-10, in Columbus.

From The Wall Street Journal

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