unquestioned

adjective

un·​ques·​tioned ˌən-ˈkwes-chənd How to pronounce unquestioned (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
Synonyms of unquestionednext
: not doubted or questioned
unquestioned authority
an assumption that has gone unquestioned
a person of unquestioned integrity

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Likewise, the Chiefs cannot go into another year with Simmons as their unquestioned starting left tackle. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 As the unquestioned leader of the Lakers now that LeBron James has departed to Philadelphia, Doncic organized the trip. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Marks will step into the unquestioned lead back role without Montgomery. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 15 Oct. 2026 There was never any guarantee that a player who had six carries for 15 yards over two years would become an unquestioned lead back, let alone be effective. — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unquestioned

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquestioned was in 1604

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“Unquestioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioned. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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