Meaning & use
Unopposed
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Facing no opposition or resistance.
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The incumbent mayor ran unopposed in the election.
The army advanced unopposed through the abandoned town.
A note on using this word
Especially common in political and military contexts to describe a lack of rivals or resistance.
Words with a similar meaning
uncontestedunchallenged
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