undisputed

adjective

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

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The Ukrainian then went up to heavyweight in an era of giants in the division and beat everyone of note — despite being smaller than most, at 6ft 3in — to become undisputed again. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026 There is an undisputed cultural magnificence to reimagining a nearly 3,000-year-old tale in the most artistically immersive format currently available to filmmakers. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 That is a two-division jump for a man who was undisputed at 147. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19, this year and according to one source, vanilla is the undisputed top flavor in America yet again. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undisputed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1627, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undisputed was circa 1627

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