unbeaten

adjective

un·​beat·​en ˌən-ˈbē-tᵊn How to pronounce unbeaten (audio)
Synonyms of unbeatennext
1
: not pounded or beaten : not whipped
2
: not traversed : untrodden
3
: not defeated

Examples of unbeaten in a Sentence

The team is unbeaten so far this season. He remains unbeaten in his career.
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This feat narrowly eclipsed the long-standing NASA record of eight hours and 56 minutes, which had remained unbeaten for 22 years. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026 No Premier League team is currently on a winning run of more than three games, with only four sides on a streak of more than one unbeaten match. Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Miami is unbeaten in its past nine games and sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with 19 points from five wins, one loss and four ties. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 Smarty Jones runs his record to 7 for 7 and becomes the first unbeaten Derby winner since Seattle Slew in 1977. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbeaten

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbeaten was in the 13th century

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“Unbeaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbeaten. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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unbeaten

adjective
un·​beat·​en ˌən-ˈbēt-ᵊn How to pronounce unbeaten (audio)
1
: not pounded, beaten, or whipped
2
: not defeated

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