unimpugned

The evidence remained unimpugned throughout the trial.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not challenged or called into question: "unimpugned" describes something that has not been attacked, disputed, or discredited. It refers to a claim, reputation, or quality that remains intact and free from criticism or doubt.

Usage Examples

• (Her honesty was not questioned or damaged.)
• (The evidence was not challenged or discredited.)
• (His record was never criticized or disputed.)

Advanced Usage

• "to stand unimpugned": to remain without being attacked or doubted.

  • Despite the accusations, his character stands unimpugned. (His character is still free from valid criticism.)

• "unimpugned authority": an authority that has not been challenged or weakened.

  • The judge's unimpugned authority ensured a fair trial. (The judge's authority was not questioned.)

Variants and Related Words

• Impugned (adj): challenged or called into question.

  • The impugned evidence was later removed from the case. (The evidence that was challenged was removed.)

• Impugn (verb): to challenge or question the truth or integrity of something.

  • They tried to impugn her motives, but failed. (They attempted to cast doubt on her motives.)

• Unimpugnable (adj): impossible to challenge or call into question.

  • His loyalty is unimpugnable. (His loyalty cannot be doubted.)

Synonyms

• Unquestioned: not doubted or disputed.
• Undisputed: not challenged or argued against.
• Unchallenged: not opposed or contested.

Related Idioms

• Beyond reproach: impossible to criticize; faultless.

  • Her conduct was beyond reproach, leaving her reputation unimpugned. (Her behavior was perfect and not open to criticism.)

• Above suspicion: not likely to be suspected of wrongdoing.

  • He was above suspicion, so his testimony remained unimpugned. (He was considered trustworthy, so his statement was not doubted.)