Unopposed

/ˌʌnəˈpoʊzd/ adjective

Definition

Without anyone or anything resisting or standing against you; having no opposition or resistance.

Etymology

Prefix 'un-' (not) + 'opposed' (from Latin 'opponere,' to place against). The word literally means 'not placed against' or 'not resisted.'

Kelly Says

In elections, 'unopposed' candidates win without campaigning, which sounds great until you realize it often means the position isn't contested and democracy is weakened. Democracy actually needs healthy opposition!

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