unsurpassed
/ˌʌnsəˈpɑːst/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnsɚpˈæst] /ˌʌnsərˈpæst/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnsɚpˈæst] /ˌən-sər-ˈpast How to pronounce unsurpassed (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unsurpassed — adjective
- unsurpassedpositive
- more unsurpassedcomparative
- most unsurpassedsuperlative
1. used to describe the best or finest example of its kind, with no other person or
used to describe the best or finest example of its kind, with no other person or thing able to reach the same level of quality or skill.
The craftsmanship of these handmade violins is unsurpassed by any modern instrument.
passive structure: unsurpassed by [comparison group]
Mei-Lin's skill in traditional calligraphy remains unsurpassed among artists her age.
collocation: remains unsurpassed
The view from the mountain peak was of unsurpassed beauty, stretching for miles.
For unsurpassed quality in kitchen knives, many chefs recommend the Japanese brands.
The museum's collection of Ming dynasty pottery is unsurpassed in its detail and variety.
- unmatched
more common in everyday writing; emphasizes that nothing else reaches the same level
- unparalleled
slightly more formal; emphasizes that nothing else can be compared
- incomparable
stronger and more emotional; suggests something is too good to compare at all
- surpassed
direct opposite; means something better exists
- second-rate
much weaker in quality; opposite of top quality
文法句型
be + unsurpassed
unsurpassed + noun
unsurpassed in + noun phrase
unsurpassed by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually found in formal or written English. Commonly follows the verbs 'be' or 'remain' to state that something is the best of its type.