unopposed
adjective/ʌnəˈpoʊzd/
Frequency rank: #14,956 most common English word
Meaning
facing no opposition or resistance; not challenged by anyone.
Example sentence
The candidate ran unopposed and won the election without any competition.
Synonyms & related words
- uncontested
- unchallenged
- unrivaled
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