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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Morocco went unbeaten to finish second in Group C in pursuit of becoming the first African winner of the World Cup. ABC News, 27 June 2026 Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal ended the Americans’ unbeaten start after early goals from Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The chief support is unbeaten Emiliano Vargas against Bryce Mills at super lightweight, with a pair of prospect bouts filling out the bill. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 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

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

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“Unbeaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbeaten. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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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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