Word
unrivalled
Phoneticsun·ri·valled
UK/ʌnɹˈaɪvəld/
US spelling · unrivaled
Definition
adj. better than everything else of the same kind. You use this to describe something that has no equal or competition.
adj. having no equal or parallel; superior to all others in a specific category. Often used in marketing or critical reviews to emphasize absolute supremacy.
Examples
“The hotel offers unrivalled views of the mountains.”
“The museum's collection of ancient pottery is unrivalled, attracting scholars from all over the world.”
“The company maintained an unrivalled position in the telecommunications market for decades, largely due to its early acquisition of key patents and infrastructure.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel offers unrivalled views of the mountains.”
contextual
“The museum's collection of ancient pottery is unrivalled, attracting scholars from all over the world.”
complex
“The company maintained an unrivalled position in the telecommunications market for decades, largely due to its early acquisition of key patents and infrastructure.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'remain'.
Real-World Examples
“Much of central and southern England and Wales enjoyed perfect clear skies giving them an unrivalled view as the Moon moved slowly across the Sun over the course of an hour.” “But there is far more to John Hannah than a Scottish accent, magnificent eyebrows and an unrivalled ability to look soulfully concerned.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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