Meaning & Definition of Unopposed in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not having any opposition.

  Example Sentence: The candidate ran unopposed in the election.

• Definition: Having no one contesting or challenging a position or action.

  Example Sentence: The bill was passed unopposed.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• run unopposed: To be elected or appointed without challenge.
• pass unopposed: To approve or accept something without any objections.

Translations

• Spanish: no opuesto

• French: non opposé

• German: unangefochten

• Russian: неоппозиционный

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.