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 historic milestone underscored the complete dominance this winter of the unbeaten Garbacz, the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Wrestler of the Year. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 The team is unbeaten against teams in Texas. Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 Sierra Canyon is 28-1 and pretty much has been unbeaten at home. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 The Irish went unbeaten in the ACC that season while UConn cruised through the American Athletic Conference, but the Huskies still received the top seed and went on to beat Notre Dame in the national championship. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 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 14 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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