Meaning & Definition of word "Unopposed"
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Unopposed
/ˌʌnəˈpoʊzd/
adjective:
- 1. Not opposed; without opposition or resistance.
- Example: The candidate won the election unopposed after his only rival withdrew.
- 2. Not facing any challenge or opposition.
- Example: The team advanced to the finals unopposed, as all their competitors withdrew.
- 3. Operating or acting without any opposition.
- Example: The company's new policy was implemented unopposed, receiving no objections from the employees.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'opposed', from Latin 'opponere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
run unopposed:
To be elected or appointed without challenge.
pass unopposed:
To approve or accept something without any objections.
Related Words
opposed:
Being in conflict or disagreement with.
contested:
Subject to a dispute or debate.
Slang Meanings of unopposed
Meaning: Easy win
Example Sentence: That game was an unopposed victory for the home team.
Meaning: Sailing through
Example Sentence: The project went through unopposed, just like a breeze.