uncontested
/ˌʌnkənˈtestɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkənˈtestɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-kən-ˈte-stəd -ˈkän-ˌte-/ (ame, mw)
uncontested — 形容詞
- uncontestedpositive
- more uncontestedcomparative
- most uncontestedsuperlative
1. happening or continuing without anyone trying to oppose, challenge, or argue aga
無爭議的
沒有人反對或挑戰的
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.
The board passed the proposal uncontested after a brief discussion.
董事會在簡短討論後無異議通過了該提案。
uncontested as adverb after verb 'passed'
Although the accusation was serious, it went uncontested in court.
雖然指控很嚴重，但在法庭上沒有人對此提出異議。
go uncontested — verb + adjective collocation
Sumin finalized an uncontested divorce in just three weeks without a lawyer.
Sumin 在沒有律師的情況下，僅花三週就辦妥了無爭議離婚。
In the village, the mayor's decision remained uncontested for years.
在村裡，村長的決定多年來都沒有遭到反對。
Selim's claim to his uncle's property went uncontested because no other relative came forward.
Selim 對他叔叔財產的主張無人爭議，因為沒有其他親屬出面。
- 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.
- 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
2. applies to an election or race where a single candidate seeks a position, making
無競爭的
只有一名候選人的選舉
applies to an election or race where a single candidate seeks a position, making a competitive ballot unnecessary because no challengers exist.
Nora won the seat on the school board in an uncontested election.
Nora 在無競爭對手的情況下贏得了學校董事會的席位。
uncontested election — fixed political phrase
Because no one else applied for the position, the treasurer race was uncontested.
因為沒有其他人申請，財務長這個職位的選舉沒有競爭者。
Ritu's re-election to the student council was uncontested when no opponent came forward.
由於沒有對手出面，Ritu 連任學生會職位時並無競爭。
The village council race was uncontested, so all three candidates were seated automatically.
村委會的選舉無人競爭，因此三位候選人自動當選。
- unopposed
More general; can describe any situation without opposition, not just elections.
- 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.