as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unchallenged
Former staffers who spoke to CNN expressed concern that claims will go unchallenged during the town halls.
—
Hadas Gold, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Arizona has a decades-long unchallenged reputation as a copper state, but a recent ranking suggests more mineral wealth is hiding beneath its deserts.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
And that’s the extreme rhetoric that has not only gone unchallenged, but has gotten more and more extreme as the years have gone on.
—Haleema Shah, Vox, 17 Sep. 2024
As her relatives started to fall ill, this encirclement of factory farms didn’t go unchallenged.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unchallenged 
Hadas Gold, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Arizona has a decades-long unchallenged reputation as a copper state, but a recent ranking suggests more mineral wealth is hiding beneath its deserts.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
And that’s the extreme rhetoric that has not only gone unchallenged, but has gotten more and more extreme as the years have gone on.
—Haleema Shah, Vox, 17 Sep. 2024
As her relatives started to fall ill, this encirclement of factory farms didn’t go unchallenged.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
-
Lucifer does both with aplomb, with Tom Ellis having the absolute time of his life as the Literal Devil, and Lauren German as the cop who is literally immune to his charms.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
-
Regardless, my view since August has been that this race is an absolute toss up and anyone who says otherwise is either politically biased or uninformed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
While candidates running for city commissioner seats in Middletown and city council seats in Shively were uncontested, others local lawmakers faced competition, including in Jeffersontown, Lyndon and St. Matthews.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
-
All races except those in the Moon Valley and North Mesa justice precincts are uncontested in the general election.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Some people argue that the outcome disenfranchises the California residents whose votes should have been determinative.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Research continually demonstrates that candidate gender is not a primary predictor of vote choice, instead showing consistently party as a more determinative factor.Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
There’s a variety of flavors, including the undisputed best flavor, Chocolate Malted Krunch. 12.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
-
This is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the battleground states.ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Perez was serving a determinate term for assault with a firearm and gang activity, authorities said.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
-
Tomato plants are either determinate or indeterminate.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
Adjective
-
The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — surged in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
-
If the polls are accurate, then just a relatively small handful of votes could play a decisive role in who emerges victorious.Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The day after Simpson’s arrest last month, a federal complaint was filed against him.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Prosecutors filed vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash, and car theft charges against Gonzalez last month, records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
As research continues, there will develop a clearer understanding of how cannabis interacts with the immune system during viral infections.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
-
Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near unchallenged
Cite this Entry
“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share