Synonyms

unseeded

British

/ ʌnˈsiːdɪd /

adjective

(of players in various sports) not assigned to a preferential position in the preliminary rounds of a tournament See seed

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Now she's made it into the second week of a Grand Slam for the very first time - as one of only two unseeded players left across the men's and women's singles.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

She blasted to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva in 66 minutes and said she was glad to get out of there as soon as possible.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The unseeded 26-year-old appeared in control, but back roared Medvedev to turn the tide.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Stearns will meet Olga Danilovic next after the unseeded Serb beat American defending champion McCartney Kessler in three sets.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Then shall fields unseeded bear, Ill shall flee, and Balder come, Dwell in Odin's highest hall, He and all the happy gods.

From American Hero-Myths A Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent by Brinton, Daniel Garrison

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