unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
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Definition of unopposed
1
: not opposed
an unopposed invasion
: having no opponent
a politician who is running for election unopposed
2
medical
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (such as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
A woman who has had her uterus removed can take the estrogen "unopposed"—that is, without the addition of progestin. — Consumer Reports
Examples of unopposed in a Sentence
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Stefan Jagsch, a member of the ultranationalist National Democratic Party (NPD), which German authorities have tried to ban several times, ran unopposed to become leader of the local council in the village of Walsiedlung in Hesse. — Washington Post, "A German village elected a neo-Nazi as mayor for his email skills. Now they want a reversal.," 11 Sep. 2019 There’s also Daniel Carlson, who was 16 of 17 on field goal attempts a year ago and ran unopposed during training camp, such was the faith the coaching staff has in the second-year place kicker. — Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, "Five keys for Raiders in Monday night opener against Broncos," 9 Sep. 2019 Former Councilman Wayne Pyden is running unopposed to replace Damman, who isn’t seeking re-election, as Marysville’s mayor. — Jackie Smith, USA TODAY, "Candidate who wanted city as white 'as possible' withdraws from council race in Michigan," 26 Aug. 2019 After Bill Clinton's unopposed renomination in 1996 and Al Gore's undefeated romp over a single opponent in 2000, the party was in need of a new leader to oppose George W. Bush. — Steve Kornacki, NBC News, "2004: Sharpton, Moseley Braun make a run for the nomination," 29 July 2019 Holly Ryan-Caffray is running unopposed to replace her. — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, "Packed ballot expected in Newton," 25 July 2019 Zerwas ran unopposed in the general elections in 2016, 2014 and 2012. — Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Candidates file for District 28 seat; deadline to file is Sept. 4," 26 Aug. 2019 Though McAuliffe ran unopposed last year, his reelection race against Democrat Merry Marwig in 2016 was one of the most expensive state legislative campaigns in the country. — Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com, "Democrat Robert Martwick sworn in as state senator; GOP poised to tap Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens for House seat," 28 June 2019 Najib stood for his father’s parliamentary seat and was elected unopposed at the age of 22. — Bloomberg.com, "Surviving the Game of Thrones That Is Malaysian Politics," 27 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unopposed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for unopposed
unopposed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of unopposed
: not having any competition in an election, contest, etc. : not opposed
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unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
| \ -ə-ˈpōzd
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Medical Definition of unopposed
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone