undefeated

adjective

un·​de·​feat·​ed ˌən-di-ˈfē-təd How to pronounce undefeated (audio)
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Synonyms of undefeatednext
: not defeated : not having suffered a defeat
an undefeated team/player
: not including any losses or defeats
an undefeated season
a team with an undefeated record

Examples of undefeated in a Sentence

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The undefeated and untested son of Nyquist was made the co-second choice on the morning line when post positions were drawn Monday afternoon at Laurel Park, the temporary home of the Preakness while Pimlico — about 30 miles north — is being rebuilt. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 The Tigers won 10 consecutive undefeated district titles with a stunning 46-0 district record. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 Cyrus Sharifi tallied 6 kills and 4 total blocks as Lexington (13-2) won their 13th game in a row while remaining undefeated in Middlesex League play with a 3-0 win over Winchester. Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 There was talk of going undefeated and thoughts had turned to the UFL playoffs. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undefeated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undefeated was circa 1775

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“Undefeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefeated. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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