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unquestioned

/ˌʌnˈkwɛs.tʃənd/
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unquestioned Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Accepted as true, valid, or authoritative without being doubted, disputed, or challenged.

Example

"For decades, she remained the unquestioned leader of the research institute."

2

Not interrogated, examined, or asked for information.

Example

"Several key witnesses were left unquestioned during the initial inquiry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unquestioned' means accepted in practice without being doubted or challenged, whereas 'unquestionable' means so certain or indisputable that it cannot reasonably be doubted.

• Nearby Words

unquenched
unquestionable
unquestionably
unquestioned
unquestioning
unquestioningly
unquiet

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'questioned', the past participle of 'question' (from Old French 'questionner', ultimately from Latin 'quaestio', meaning 'a seeking or inquiry').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unquestioned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unquestioned
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