What does unopposed mean?
Unopposed means With no or little opposition.
Unopposed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
With no or little opposition.
Definitions by Sense
- With no or little opposition
- Without an opponent.
Example Sentences
A number of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass its scrutiny.
Aaron Rule was elected unopposed in September 2006.
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What is a synonym for unopposed?
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What is the opposite of unopposed?
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A number of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass its scrutiny.
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