undefeated

adjective un·de·feat·ed \ ˌən-di-ˈfē-təd , -dē- \

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of undefeated

: 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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Nine games into the regular season as of this writing, the Cowboys are on fire with an undefeated record.

— gary curreri, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Cooper City Cowboys lasso big-time success in flag football," 14 Apr. 2018
The chess champion, who trained in a formal chess league but often sharpened his skills at a Barclay barbershop, went undefeated (7-0) in his division, becoming the city’s first-ever National Chess Champion.

— baltimoresun.com, "Best of Baltimore 2018: People & media," 11 Apr. 2018
Dalton has been the Bengals' starting quarterback since his rookie season after leading TCU to an undefeated record in 2010.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Buffalo defensive end eager for AJ McCarron to become 'captain of the ship' with Bills," 7 Apr. 2018
The Lions went 14-0 in 16-6A play to clinch their first undefeated district title last season, and their first goal is to do it again.

— jason mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, "Spring's softball juggernaut rolling with high expectations," 5 Apr. 2018
With the victory, the Tigers clinched the District 7-5A title and will try to claim an undefeated district record next week.

— joseph halm, NOLA.com, "Hahnville 14, Destrehan 0: Karly Taranto throws 2-hitter as Tigers offense roars in 5-inning district win," 5 Apr. 2018
Gronkowski maintained an undefeated record in three starts this season, all on synthetic surfaces.

— nora princiotti, BostonGlobe.com, "This Gronkowski is going to the Kentucky Derby," 30 Mar. 2018
Led by Juan Dixon, the Terps finished their final year in the venerable Cole Field House with an undefeated record (including a revenge win over No.

— chris chase, For The Win, "The last 25 NCAA tournament champions, ranked," 27 Mar. 2018
Saturday's bout in New York City will be his highest-profile to date, and a test of his undefeated record (21-0 with 16 knockouts).

— stephen magagnini, sacbee, "This Central Valley boxer is fighting for the title Saturday – and for immigrant rights | The Sacramento Bee," 17 Mar. 2018

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