unquestioned
UK: ʌnˈkwɛstʃənd | US: ʌnˈkwɛstʃənd
adj. accepted without doubt or challenge
adj. not subjected to questioning or scrutiny
The word "unquestioned" combines the negative prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the root "question" (from Latin "quaestio," meaning "to ask or inquire") and the adjectival suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The prefix "un-" negates the action of questioning, implying something is accepted without inquiry. The term evolved in Middle English, reflecting a straightforward compounding of these morphemes to describe unchallenged authority or truth.
His leadership went unquestioned for decades.
The theory remains unquestioned in many academic circles.
She accepted the decision with unquestioned loyalty.
The data's validity was left unquestioned during the meeting.
Traditions often hold unquestioned influence over cultural practices.