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

Examples of unquestioned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
As The New York Times reported, Treasuries are increasingly being perceived less as unquestioned safe-haven assets and more as securities sensitive to policy uncertainty and broader economic volatility. Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 There are a few unquestioned starters, such as quarterback Geno Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby, but the Raiders are set to have position battles for starting roles on offense and defense. Tashan Reed, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 All-Big 12 First-Teamer Richie Saunders is the unquestioned leader of the potent BYU offense, but just about every player in the rotation for this team is a threat from the perimeter. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 He was acquired to be a bridge starter while rookie J.J. McCarthy developed, but when McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the offseason, Darnold stepped into the unquestioned QB1 role and thrived. Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquestioned

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unquestioned was in 1604

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unquestioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioned. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on unquestioned

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!