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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After Fayetteville and Bentonville West were tied 27-27 at halftime, the Bulldogs responded by outscoring the Wolverines 19-5 in the third quarter en route to a 61-40 win Tuesday night at Bulldog Arena to remain unbeaten in 6A-West Conference play. Joshua Jennings, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026 Covenant Classical rallies, edges Christian Life Prep Fort Worth Covenant Classical got 26 points from Matthew Bates to remain unbeaten in TAPPS 1-3A after a 66-60 come back win over Fort Worth Christian Life Prep on Tuesday. Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026 This season, Vanderbilt and UConn are the only two remaining unbeaten teams in Division I, and Vandy’s 19-0 start is the best in program history. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026 Bailey Barnhard scored all six of her points in overtime as San Diego State forced five turnovers and outscored host UNLV down the stretch to score a 75-66 victory in Saturday’s match of unbeaten Mountain West teams. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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