unbeaten

adjective

un·​beat·​en ˌən-ˈbē-tᵊn How to pronounce unbeaten (audio)
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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He is unbeaten in those title fights, racking up a 24-0 record with 22 knockouts in those title fights. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 As Arteta’s team prepare for their semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, they are unbeaten in their 11 home Champions League matches since returning to the competition in 2023 after a six-year absence, with an aggregate scoreline of 29 goals to four. James McNicholas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Two stoppage-time goals from the North Carolina Courage ended the Current’s unbeaten start to 2025 with a 3-2 loss in Cary, North Carolina. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025 Unlike last week’s methodical dismantling of San Diego, Charlotte immediately established its superiority with aggressive attacking play and lightning-quick transitions that had served it well during its unbeaten home start. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbeaten. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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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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