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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That victory extended the team's unbeaten streak to 24 games. Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026 For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic. Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026 Advocaat took charge of Curacao in January 2024 and led the Caribbean island of 185,000 people to the World Cup after an unbeaten qualifying campaign. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Cahill was the recipient of the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the FCS coach of the year, after leading Lehigh to an unbeaten regular season, a second consecutive Patriot League title and playoff appearance. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbeaten. Accessed 2 Mar. 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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