unopposed

adjective

un·​op·​posed ˌən-ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce unopposed (audio)
1
: not opposed
an unopposed invasion
: having no opponent
a politician who is running for election unopposed
2
medical : being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (such as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
A woman who has had her uterus removed can take the estrogen "unopposed"—that is, without the addition of progestin.Consumer Reports

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Taylor Everett also ran unopposed and will join the board to represent District 7, replacing outgoing Sarah McIntosh. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024 First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King ran unopposed in Jefferson and Gilpin counties, and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason was unchallenged in Adams County. Stay up-to-date with Colorado Politics by signing up for our weekly newsletter, The Spot. Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024 District 19 District 20 Joaquin Castro (D) is running unopposed. USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Who is running for Phoenix District 1? Northwest Phoenix residents in District 1 will re-elect Councilwoman Ann O'Brien, who's running unopposed. Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unopposed 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unopposed was in 1625

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“Unopposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopposed. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

unopposed

adjective
un·​op·​posed -ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce unopposed (audio)
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
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