unchallenged

IPA/ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/
KK[əntʃˈælɪndʒd]IPA/ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

unchallenged — adjective

  • unchallengedpositive
  • more unchallengedcomparative
  • most unchallengedsuperlative

1. used to describe a situation, idea, or person that is accepted by everyone as tr

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used to describe a situation, idea, or person that is accepted by everyone as true, correct, or in charge, without anyone expressing doubt or opposition.

例句

Owen's authority on the subject was so respected that his opinions went unchallenged at the conference.

go unchallenged — pass without objection

For decades, the theory remained unchallenged until new evidence from satellite images came to light.

remain + unchallenged for describing duration

同義詞
  • unquestioned

    very similar meaning; often used for beliefs or facts that nobody thinks to doubt, slightly more formal

  • undisputed

    focuses on the absence of any competing claim or argument, common in sports and rankings ('undisputed champion')

  • uncontested

    used mainly for elections, legal proceedings, or competitions where no one else tries to win

  • unopposed

    emphasises that no one actively fights or resists; common for political candidates or military advances

反義詞
  • contested

    a situation where people argue against or try to change something

  • disputed

    a fact or claim that people disagree about

  • questioned

    when someone has expressed doubt about the truth or value of something

文法句型

go + unchallenged

remain + unchallenged

unchallenged + noun

用法筆記

Most commonly used as a predicative adjective after verbs like go, remain, or stand. When used attributively (before a noun), it often describes an assumption, belief, or position that has not been questioned.

常見錯誤

Her authority went unchallenged, which means many people disagreed with her.
Her authority went unchallenged, which means no one questioned or opposed her.
💡unchallenged describes an absence of objection, not the presence of disagreement.
The rules were unchallenged for years because the staff complained about them daily.
The rules were unchallenged for years because no one dared to question them.
💡if people complain, the situation is challenged, not unchallenged.