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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Chatsworth is now the only unbeaten team in the West Valley League. Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 Hicks, who made 41 saves in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, is unbeaten in his first 13 collegiate decisions at 12-0-1. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 Hudson Fry was stellar in goal for Brownwood as the Lions extended their unbeaten streak to 14 matches. Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026 Also no movement in 5A as Walnut Grove completed its second consecutive unbeaten regular season, finishing 25-0. Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 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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