WordGarden.iounrivalled
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /ʌnrˈaɪvəld/
US
- /ənˈraɪvəld/
Meanings
Adjective
having no equal; unsurpassed in quality
Beyond the definition
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.
The word unrivalled describes someone or something that has no equal in a particular area. It is used when a person, thing, place, service, or achievement is seen as better than all others of the same kind. The core idea is not just quality, but superiority that no competitor can match.
You often see unrivalled in praise. A company may claim to offer unrivalled customer service. A writer may describe an artist with unrivalled skill. A travel article may speak of a coastline with unrivalled beauty. In each case, the meaning is that nothing else reaches the same level. The comparison may be broad or limited to a certain field, place, or period of time, depending on the context.
This is a strong word, so it usually sounds more natural when the speaker wants to make a bold claim. It fits formal writing, advertising, reviews, journalism, and expressive description. In everyday speech, people may also use it for emphasis, but it still carries the sense of "the very best" rather than simply "excellent."
So, if something is unrivalled, it stands at the top of its class. Others may be good, but this one is presented as the finest, with no true equal.
Examples
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Hospitality
The hotel is known for its unrivalled service.
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Local knowledge
She has an unrivalled knowledge of local history.
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Safety reputation
The company built an unrivalled reputation for safety.
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Scenic view
At sunset, the view from the hill is unrivalled.
More examplesFewer examples
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Industry position
In digital animation, the studio remains unrivalled.
- Patternunrivalled in + area/industry/skill
having no equal in that area
See also
Similar
Shades of meaning
- pre-eminent
- dominant
- incomparable
Contrast
Used with (collocations)
- unrivalled success
- unrivalled expertise
- unrivalled reputation
- unrivalled in
Word family
Explore
- superiority
- competitive advantage
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- unrivalledadjective