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

Examples of undefeated in a Sentence

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Following their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026 After their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP. Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026 The crowd was packed into the East Catholic gym to watch the two undefeated CCC rivals and there was a line outside the door in the rain. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026 Following their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP. CBS News, 9 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.

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