adjective
unopposed
Unopposed (adjective) means facing little or no resistance. Example: “The bill passed unopposed in the final vote.”
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adjective
1
Facing little or no resistance.
"The bill passed unopposed in the final vote."
2
Running without a rival candidate.
"She was re-elected unopposed after no one else filed to run."
How to use unopposed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith no one standing against it or fighting back.
Common pairings
run unopposed
pass unopposed
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Etymology
From un- + opposed.
Rhymes for unopposed
posed
hosed
closed
exposed
opposed
supposed
disposed
enclosed
proposed
composed
disclosed
indisposed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unopposed” mean?
The word “unopposed” means facing little or no resistance. In plain terms, with no one standing against it or fighting back.
How do you use “unopposed” in a sentence?
Here is “unopposed” used in a sentence: “The bill passed unopposed in the final vote.”
What part of speech is “unopposed”?
“Unopposed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unopposed” have?
“Unopposed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: facing little or no resistance.