Unopposed

/ˌʌnəˈpoʊzd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not opposed; without opposition or resistance.

The candidate won the election unopposed after his only rival withdrew.

Not facing any challenge or opposition.

The team advanced to the finals unopposed, as all their competitors withdrew.

Operating or acting without any opposition.

The company's new policy was implemented unopposed, receiving no objections from the employees.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'opposed', from Latin 'opponere'.

run unopposed

To be elected or appointed without challenge.

pass unopposed

To approve or accept something without any objections.

opposed

Being in conflict or disagreement with.

contested

Subject to a dispute or debate.

Easy win

That game was an unopposed victory for the home team.

Sailing through

The project went through unopposed, just like a breeze.