uncontested

/'ʌnkən'testid/

Thân thiện

The judge declared the election results uncontested.

Definition

Adjective: Not disputed, challenged, or made the object of contention or competition. It describes something that is accepted without opposition or argument.

Usage

The adjective "uncontested" is used to describe a fact, claim, victory, decision, or position that is not opposed or disputed by anyone. It implies a lack of challenge or competition.

Examples

• The election result was uncontested because only one candidate was running.
• She filed for an uncontested divorce, as both parties agreed on all terms.
• His expertise in the field is uncontested; no one questions his knowledge.
• The team's claim to the championship title remains uncontested.

Advanced Usage

• "To go uncontested": To proceed or be accepted without any challenge.
  • The motion passed and went uncontested.
• "Stand/remain uncontested": To continue to be undisputed over time.
  • Her world record has stood uncontested for a decade.

Variants and Related Words

• Contested (adj.): The direct opposite, meaning disputed or challenged.
  • The will was highly contested by the family members.
• Uncontestedly (adv.): In an uncontested manner. (Note: This adverb is grammatically valid but very rarely used in common language.)

Synonyms

• Undisputed
• Unchallenged
• Unquestioned
• Unopposed
• Accepted

Antonyms

• Contested
• Disputed
• Challenged
• Questioned
• Debated

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not disputed and not made the object of contention or competition
   • uncontested authority