UNCONQUERED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

unconquered

adjective

Definition of unconquered

as in undefeated

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as in unruled

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Recent Examples of unconquered As an experienced soldier and statesman, the ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma, had proven his abilities by expanding the Aztec empire and gaining tributes from previously unconquered surrounding nations. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 And by the lack of palpable buzz despite fond memories of ’94. There was a certain innocence and novelty to the World Cup’s first foray in an unconquered land, a coming-of-age moment for the nation and its newfound respect for jogo bonito. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026 Apart from Michigan, nearly all lands east of the Mississippi River had been carved into states, while Florida remained sparsely inhabited and in large part unconquered. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 Two Shawnee brothers set up the headquarters for a burgeoning anti-American movement in the unconquered territory along the Wabash River. — Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquered

Adjective

Speaking of the Ducks, Dan Lanning already has a semifinal appearance and a separate undefeated regular season in four years as a head coach, and six of his eight losses have come against teams that played for the national title.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Manning, with high expectations for Texas, is predicted as a top-two finisher and potential winner, especially if the Longhorns achieve a near-undefeated season.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of undefeated

Adjective

Chalk it up to the leftover hubris of late-20th-century American empire and the grand illusion of a liberated civilization thriving behind an impenetrable fortress.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
In 2016, Brexiteers imagined that other European countries would follow their example and cheerily recover absolute sovereignty as liberated nation-states.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberated

Adjective

The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

He is not yet allowed unsupervised upstairs in the business offices.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Others are banning digital devices in freshman courses, and Ivy League schools like Princeton University have dropped Honor Code traditions that let students take tests and exams unsupervised.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsupervised

Adjective

Under Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs were unbeaten in their final three home games of last season and maintaining that form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the easiest way to climb the table.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Boys in Gold are also unbeaten in four of their last five meetings against Miami across all competitions, eliminating them from the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 on away goals earlier this season.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbeaten

Adjective

More than 70 years after her onscreen breakout, Audrey Hepburn‘s legacy is an indomitable Hollywood presence to attempt to recreate onscreen.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
The director has established himself as this century’s preëminent Hollywood filmmaker, the rare working artist whose catalogue is as commercially indomitable as it is critically lauded.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 22 July 2026