unsurpassed
gb/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst/ us/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
better than all others
the best; nobody is better
Usage pattern:
unsurpassed [quality/skill/performance]; unsurpassed in [field/area]
Common mistake:
Do not use it for people without a context for comparison (e.g., say “unsurpassed skill,” not usually “an unsurpassed person”).
Synonyms
unrivaled (Emphasizes having no equal competitors.)
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unmatched (Common in marketing; stresses that nothing compares.)
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unequaled (Slightly more formal; similar in meaning.)
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second to none (Idiomatic alternative meaning ‘the best’.)
Antonyms
inferior (Worse in quality or performance.)
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matched (Equal, so not better than others.)
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surpassed (Exceeded by something else.)
Collocations
unsurpassed quality
|unsurpassed performance
|unsurpassed service
|unsurpassed beauty
|unsurpassed skill
|unsurpassed expertise
|unsurpassed comfort
|unsurpassed value
|unsurpassed in the industry
|unsurpassed by any competitor
Themes
evaluation
|quality
|comparison
|business
|marketing
Examples
- Her knowledge of the subject is unsurpassed.
- The hotel offers unsurpassed service and attention to detail.
- For its price, this camera delivers unsurpassed image quality.
Learner examples
- This brand is known for unsurpassed quality.
- His speed was unsurpassed in the race.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unsurpassed
IPA
GB/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst/
US/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst/
Syllables & stress
un - sur - passed (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sur)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unsurpassed
Expressions
unsurpassed in [field/area]
1/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst ˈɪn fˈildˈɛɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
best in a particular area
the best at something
Examples
- She is unsurpassed in her ability to explain complex ideas simply.
- The company’s safety record is unsurpassed in the industry.
unsurpassed quality
1/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst kwˈɑləti/
fixed phrase
business
extremely high, unmatched quality
the best quality
Examples
- They built their reputation on unsurpassed quality.
- We aim to deliver unsurpassed quality in every order.
unsurpassed service
1/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
business
exceptionally good customer service
the best service
Examples
- Guests return year after year for unsurpassed service.
- Our team is committed to unsurpassed service and fast support.
unsurpassed value
1/ˌʌnsɚpˈæst vˈælju/
fixed phrase
business
best value for the money
the best deal
Examples
- This plan offers unsurpassed value for small businesses.
- For the price, it provides unsurpassed value.