uncontested

/ˌʌnkənˈtestɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkənˈtestɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-kən-ˈte-stəd -ˈkän-ˌte-/ (ame, mw)

uncontested — adjective

  • uncontestedpositive
  • more uncontestedcomparative
  • most uncontestedsuperlative

1. happening or continuing without anyone trying to oppose, challenge, or argue aga

1.形容詞B2
釋義

happening or continuing without anyone trying to oppose, challenge, or argue against it — for example, a decision that everyone accepts, a claim that no one questions, or a legal case where both sides agree.

例句

The board passed the proposal uncontested after a brief discussion.

uncontested as adverb after verb 'passed'

Although the accusation was serious, it went uncontested in court.

go uncontested — verb + adjective collocation

同義詞
  • unchallenged

    Focuses on the absence of active opposition; often used for records, leads, or statements that no one has questioned.

  • undisputed

    Implies general agreement or acceptance rather than just the absence of a challenge.

  • unquestioned

    Emphasises trust or acceptance without doubt, often regarding authority or expertise.

反義詞
  • contested

    Indicates active opposition, dispute, or competition — the direct opposite.

文法句型

go uncontested

remain uncontested

uncontested + noun (divorce, claim, election)

用法筆記

Frequently appears in legal contexts (uncontested divorce, uncontested custody) and in situations involving authority or ownership. The subject is typically a decision, claim, legal proceeding, or position of power.

常見錯誤

❌The team won the match uncontested 3-0.
✅The team won the match comfortably 3-0.
💡uncontested means there was no opponent at all, not that the win was easy against an opponent.

2. applies to an election or race where a single candidate seeks a position, making

2.形容詞B2
釋義

applies to an election or race where a single candidate seeks a position, making a competitive ballot unnecessary because no challengers exist.

例句

Nora won the seat on the school board in an uncontested election.

uncontested election — fixed political phrase

Because no one else applied for the position, the treasurer race was uncontested.

同義詞
  • unopposed

    More general; can describe any situation without opposition, not just elections.

反義詞
  • contested

    Describes an election with multiple candidates actively competing.

  • competitive

    Focuses on the closeness of the race rather than the mere presence of opponents.

文法句型

uncontested + noun (election, race)

election/race + be uncontested

用法筆記

Only applies to elections, votes, or races where no opponent exists. Do not use for a landslide victory — the key is the complete absence of a challenger, not the size of the win.

常見錯誤

❌The president won the uncontested election with 98% of the vote.
✅The president won the uncontested election because no other candidate ran.
💡In a truly uncontested election vote totals are irrelevant since there is only one name on the ballot.