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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The Hounds were in full control throughout the game with a dominant 35-17 win, not only clinching the championship, but completing the first undefeated season in league history. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 June 2026 This day in sports history 1908 — Colin wins the Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay and retires undefeated after 15 starts. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 The undefeated boxing icon is facing serious prison time after allegedly writing a bad check for a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas. Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Cribbs’ 2024 squad won the District 4-6A title with an undefeated run en route to a regional final appearance. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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