uncontested

adjective

un·​con·​test·​ed ˌən-kən-ˈte-stəd How to pronounce uncontested (audio)
-ˈkän-ˌte-
: not disputed or challenged : not contested
the uncontested winner
an uncontested election
an uncontested divorce
an uncontested layup in basketball

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Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025 Her divorce filings indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 30 May 2025 The terms are uncontested but still require a judge's sign-off. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025 Manchester residents voted Tuesday evening to fill three uncontested open seats on the Town Council. Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncontested

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncontested was in 1683

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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontested. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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