unexampled

[ uhn-ig-zam-puhld, -zahm- ]

adjective

1. unprecedented; unparalleled; unlike anything previously known:

   unexampled kindness; unexampled depravity.

unexampled

/ ˌʌnɪɡˈzɑːmpəld /

adjective

1. without precedent or parallel

Word History and Origins

Origin of unexampled¹

First recorded in 1600–10; un- ¹ + example + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Americans enjoyed unexampled prosperity throughout most of that time span.

From Los Angeles Times

One German soldier called the day’s battle “an amazing spectacle of unexampled gallantry, courage and bull-dog determination on both sides.”

From Literature

The telecom firms supported Pai’s initiative with a campaign of unexampled dishonesty.

From Los Angeles Times

These were posts, by the way, in which Kelly showed no compunction about advancing immigration policies of unexampled cruelty.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, in a period of unexampled economic inequality, it’s common to hear progressive policies demogogued as giving someone something for nothing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• fantastic
• miraculous
• new
• remarkable
• singular
• uncommon
• unheard-of
• unique
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unusual