unequaled

[ uhn-ee-kwuhld ]

adjective

1. not equaled or surpassed; matchless:

   an unequaled record of victories.

   Synonyms: incomparable, inimitable, unrivaled, peerless

Word History and Origins

Origin of unequaled¹

1615–25; un- ¹ + equal ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Many people would assume the United States has the greatest health care system in the world, that it is more prepared to weather disaster than any other nation and the standard of living is unequaled.

From Voice of San Diego

He had an unequaled Rolodex in terms of not just passing acquaintances but people with whom he had worked over time.

From The Daily Beast

Deppe has the greatest admiration for Rubinstein's tone, which he says is unequaled, but he places Tausig above him as an artist.

From Project Gutenberg

From two sources there is introduced into this record a confusion unequaled in that of all preceding periods.

From Project Gutenberg

He would make a record from the hills to Phœnix this time which would stand unequaled for a long time.

From Project Gutenberg

That charge—unequaled in history—has fearfully crippled the enemy.

From Project Gutenberg

But thought was not idle, and filled the interval with preparations for final achievements unequaled in the history of science.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• peerless
• unmatched
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unsurpassed