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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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The undefeated American boxer earned the title after defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in September. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025 Turner’s disappearance came just days before his undefeated Union High School boy’s football team began the Virginia state playoffs, sending shockwaves through the local community as questions swirled around his whereabouts. Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 Allen enters the game with an undefeated record and a huge chip on its shoulder, considering the past two seasons have ended at the hands of North Crowley. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 Whether or not the undefeated Buckeyes can enjoy the same type of run this winter remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that Ohio State remains a national title favorite. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 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 7 Dec. 2025.

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