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unrivalled

B2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnrˈaɪvəld/

US

  • /ənˈraɪvəld/

Description

Something that is unrivalled is better than anything else of the same kind. It may be a person's skill, the quality of a product, the beauty of a place, or the strength of a service or reputation. If a hotel offers unrivalled views, for example, the idea is that no other hotel nearby offers views as good. If an athlete has unrivalled talent, it means no one else reaches the same level.

The word is used for strong praise. It does not simply mean "very good"; it means the best, with no real equal or competitor. You will often see it in descriptions of performance, quality, beauty, success, or experience.

Examples

  1. 1

    Hospitality

    The hotel is known for its unrivalled service.

  2. 2

    Local knowledge

    She has an unrivalled knowledge of local history.

  3. 3

    Safety reputation

    The company built an unrivalled reputation for safety.

  4. 4

    Scenic view

    At sunset, the view from the hill is unrivalled.

  5. 5

    Industry position

    In digital animation, the studio remains unrivalled.

    • Pattern

      unrivalled in + area/industry/skill

      having no equal in that area

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • unrivalledadjective