unquestioned

adjective

un·​ques·​tioned ˌən-ˈkwes-chənd How to pronounce unquestioned (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
: not doubted or questioned
unquestioned authority
an assumption that has gone unquestioned
a person of unquestioned integrity

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Presidents, as commanders in chief, have unquestioned authority to relieve any senior military officer for essentially any reason. James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025 But the high-profile Steam exclusive helped build an instant user base for Valve's fresh distribution system, setting it on a path to eventually become the unquestioned leader in the space. Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025 The final two years of his contract were restructured ahead of the 2023 season, which kept the Panthers’ unquestioned leader on a pay cut, The Observer reported at the time. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025 The first-time All-Star and lone representative of the Heat at the 2025 All-Star Game is the unquestioned main scoring option in Miami with Jimmy Butler now a member of the Golden State Warriors. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquestioned

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquestioned was in 1604

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“Unquestioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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