Unopposed

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    With no or little opposition not-comparable

    "A number of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass its scrutiny."

  2. 2
    Without an opponent. not-comparable

    "Aaron Rule was elected unopposed in September 2006."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not having opposition or an opponent wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
agreeingat oneat one withcarried by acclamationconcordantconcurrent

Example

More examples

"Hamlet spends the first half of the play buying time so he won't have to make a decision, and his madness allows him the freedom to wander unopposed."

Etymology

From un- + opposed.

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