unbeaten

adjective

un·​beat·​en ˌən-ˈbē-tᵊn How to pronounce unbeaten (audio)
Synonyms of unbeatennext
1
: not pounded or beaten : not whipped
2
: not traversed : untrodden
3
: not defeated

Examples of unbeaten in a Sentence

The team is unbeaten so far this season. He remains unbeaten in his career.
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Kay had been unbeaten at home (5-0) this season. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 This tournament, an unbeaten record should have been enough to secure a ticket to the next round. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Its 0–0 draw with England ensured the minnow team remained unbeaten and topped the group. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 The Dutch tallied 10 goals — tied with 2014 for their most in a group stage — and went unbeaten for the seventh time. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbeaten

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbeaten was in the 13th century

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unbeaten

adjective
un·​beat·​en ˌən-ˈbēt-ᵊn How to pronounce unbeaten (audio)
1
: not pounded, beaten, or whipped
2
: not defeated

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