unrivalled

Everyday

Unrivalled means better than all the others, with nothing equal to it: «an unrivalled view», «unrivalled skill». tree →

In the lessons

In adverts, travel books and sports reports, «unrivalled» praises something as the best. In history, an unrivalled empire or champion had no equal at its time. Phrases: «unrivalled view», «unrivalled knowledge», «unrivalled success».

Examples

• The tower gives an unrivalled view of the whole city. tree →
• Her skill on the football pitch is unrivalled in our year. tree →
• For many years the Roman army was unrivalled. tree →
• The museum has an unrivalled collection of dinosaur bones. tree →
• Grandma's knowledge of birds is unrivalled. tree →
• The advert promised «unrivalled comfort». tree →
• In the latter art she herself displayed unrivalled ability and exquisite taste. tree →

Note

Spelling: UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand «unrivalled» (double l); US «unrivaled» (one l); Canada uses both. From «rival» (someone you compete with). Adverts often exaggerate: «unrivalled» there is a claim, not a proven fact.