UNCHALLENGED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unchallenged

adjective

Definition of unchallenged

as in absolute

not questioned or doubted; not challenged She is the unchallenged authority in the field.

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Recent Examples of unchallenged The researchers observed an unchallenged system—fibroblasts were depleted, but the skin was never additionally stressed. — Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 But Reiter is nevertheless troubled that Epstein’s behavior went unchallenged by so many people in positions of authority for decades. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 Just 79 seconds separated the two goals hitting the back of the net as Norway quickly worked the ball to Aasgaard, who played a simple pass to Andreas Schjelderup on the left flank — with the 22-year-old able to drive into the attacking third unchallenged. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 June 2026 One influential champion of its bid was Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester Mayor who is now set to become UK Prime Minister after an astonishing few weeks in British politics that has seen the current PM Keir Starmer step down, effectively paving the way for Burnham to win unchallenged. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchallenged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged

Adjective

This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
But after Jhon Cordoba fell to the ground in search of a penalty, the ball dribbling uncontested towards Munoz’s right-hand side, the defender fired the ball towards the far corner — a tiny deflection of Steve Kapuadi’s boot completely wrongfooting Mpasi.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of uncontested

Adjective

Nothing is ever going to top it except, of course, the thin green coat of algae that Greenwater Solutions—seems nominally determinative, in a bad way—is trying to spritz with nanobubbles.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
For them, flexibility is often valued but not determinative; a return-to-office mandate may be an inconvenience rather than a constraint.

— Subha Barry, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of determinative

Adjective

Knowing the difference between determinate or indeterminate tomatoes.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Compassionate release emerged from the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, a statute better known for eliminating parole and ushering in the modern era of determinate sentencing.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of determinate

Adjective

If there is no fundamental change in the Iranian leadership’s rhetoric and policy, the United States must begin preparing, alongside its partners, for a more decisive phase of wartime policymaking.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026