undisputed

adjective

un·​dis·​put·​ed ˌən-di-ˈspyü-təd How to pronounce undisputed (audio)
: not questioned or disputed
an undisputed theory
the undisputed king

Examples of undisputed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With an uninterrupted and successful decades-long career, Gilberto Santa Rosa continues to be one of the undisputed references of salsa. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2024 Tyson was the undisputed world heavyweight champ from 1987 to 1990. Christopher Brito, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024 McAlister is the story’s undisputed lead, liaising with Thirsk to persuade Prince Andrew to commit to the interview, but Maitlis comes a close second. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024 But, in March of 2021, the undisputed Goliath of women's college basketball, UConn, was too much. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024 The undisputed hit of last year’s SummerFest, Adès dazzled audiences here as a pianist, musical curator and composer-in-residence. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024 In this realm, the U.S. and China are the world’s undisputed heavyweights. TIME, 20 Mar. 2024 Lisa the Vegetarian'' (season 7, episode 5) In the early days, Bart and Homer were the Simpson family's — and the show's — undisputed breakout stars. EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024 Corsair Yachts ‘Nero’ The undisputed star of this year’s Palm Beach show? Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1627, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undisputed was circa 1627

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“Undisputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisputed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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