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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The victory extended the Spirit's unbeaten streak to five matches. ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 That includes unbeaten Deltona (17-0), Harmony (16-1), Timber Creek (14-2), West Orange (13-3), Cypress (Creek 9-5) and Kissimmee Gateway (13-3). Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 The unbeaten run will be extended (seven matches in all competitions). Beren Cross, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Miami extended its unbeaten streak to eight games and sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with 18 points, one point behind leader Nashville SC. Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 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 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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