Meaning & Definition of word "Unopposed"

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.