unsurpassed
Meaning: Better or greater than any other; not exceeded or excelled by anything.
Unsurpassed claims the absolute top position — nothing has overtaken it. 'Unsurpassed quality,' 'unsurpassed in beauty,' and 'remains unsurpassed' are standard collocations. The word is slightly less dramatic than 'unparalleled' (which implies nothing even comes close) and more straightforward than 'unrivalled.' It is particularly common in reviews, promotional writing, and historical assessments where the superlative claim can be measured or verified.
Examples
- The region's unsurpassed natural beauty continues to draw walkers and climbers from across Europe. 该地区无可超越的自然美景持续吸引着来自欧洲各地的徒步者和登山者。La belleza natural insuperada de la región sigue atrayendo a senderistas y escaladores de toda Europa.この地域の他に類を見ない自然の美しさは、ヨーロッパ中からハイカーやクライマーを引きつけ続けている。이 지역의 타의 추종을 불허하는 자연의 아름다움은 유럽 전역에서 등산객과 산악인들을 끌어들이고 있다.
- His record of five consecutive championship victories remains unsurpassed to this day. 他连续五次夺冠的记录至今无人超越。Su récord de cinco campeonatos consecutivos sigue insuperado hasta hoy.5連覇という彼の記録は今日に至るまで破られていない。5연패라는 그의 기록은 오늘날까지 깨지지 않고 있다.
- The craftsmanship of these instruments is unsurpassed by anything produced in the modern era. 这些乐器的工艺是现代产品无法超越的。La artesanía de estos instrumentos no ha sido superada por nada producido en la era moderna.これらの楽器の職人技は、現代に生産されたいかなるものにも凌駕されていない。이 악기들의 장인 정신은 현대에 생산된 그 어떤 것에도 뒤지지 않는다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: media, academic, literary
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From un- (not) + surpassed, past participle of surpass, from French surpasser, from sur- (over, above) + passer (to pass). The word has been in English since the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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