undefeated

adjective

un·​de·​feat·​ed ˌən-di-ˈfē-təd How to pronounce undefeated (audio)
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Synonyms of undefeatednext
: not defeated : not having suffered a defeat
an undefeated team/player
: not including any losses or defeats
an undefeated season
a team with an undefeated record

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Plus, anything covered in Fritos is undefeated. Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026 In reply, Mumbai reached 222-5, led by Sherfane Rutherford's undefeated 71 off 31 balls. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 Speaking of, O'Byrne dominated this season with an undefeated record, and none of her matches were even close. Jan Carabeo, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 In the new era of college sports, the UConn women’s basketball team has to turn the page quickly after its undefeated season ended in a heartbreaking Final Four loss last week. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undefeated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undefeated was circa 1775

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“Undefeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefeated. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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