Unchallenged

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Definitions of unchallenged

adjective describing a situation or person that has not been disputed or questioned

Example Sentences

A1 The young child's belief in Santa Claus went unchallenged by their parents.

A2 Her talent for playing the piano remained unchallenged among her peers.

B1 The company's dominance in the market went unchallenged for years.

B2 His theory on quantum physics stood unchallenged by other scientists.

C1 The author's reputation as a literary genius remained unchallenged throughout his career.

C2 The undefeated champion's record remained unchallenged by any opponent.

Examples of unchallenged in a Sentence

formal The scientific theory remained unchallenged for decades.

informal No one dared to challenge his authority on the matter.

slang Her skills in the game were totally unchallenged.

figurative His position as the leader of the team went unchallenged throughout the season.

Grammatical Forms of unchallenged

• past tense: unchallenged
• plural: unchallenged
• comparative: more unchallenged
• superlative: most unchallenged
• present tense: unchallenged
• future tense: will be unchallenged
• perfect tense: has been unchallenged
• continuous tense: is unchallenged
• singular: unchallenged
• positive degree: unchallenged
• infinitive: to unchallenge
• gerund: unchallenging
• participle: unchallenged

Origin and Evolution of unchallenged

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unchallenged' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'challenged' meaning 'to dispute or question'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the early 17th century to describe something that has not been disputed or questioned, the word 'unchallenged' has evolved to also convey a sense of superiority or dominance in modern usage.