# unopposed

/ˌənəˈpoʊzd/ (US) · /ʌnəpˈəʊzd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unopposed
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

having no one to compete against or challenge you. You use this when someone wins a race or an election because no one else tried to stop them.

For teachers: not having any opposition or competitors. Often used to describe a candidate who wins an election or a race without a single rival.

## Examples

- The candidate won the race unopposed.
- The local council voted to approve the new park without any unopposed challenges from the community.
- While the incumbent's victory was technically unopposed, the lack of a serious challenger raised concerns among voters about the health of the local democracy.

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