unbeaten

American  

[uhn-beet-n] / ʌnˈbit n /

adjective

1. not struck, pounded, or whipped.

   unbeaten eggs.

2. not defeated or never defeated.

3. untrodden.

   unbeaten paths.

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unbeaten British  

/ ʌnˈbiːtən /

adjective

1. having suffered no defeat

2. not worn down; untrodden

3. not mixed or stirred by beating

   unbeaten eggs

4. not beaten or struck

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Etymology

Origin of unbeaten

1225–75; Middle English unbeten; un- ¹, beaten

Explanation

Has your favorite team won every single game they've played this season? Then they're unbeaten — they have not been defeated even once. You can describe yourself as unbeaten if you've won all your chess matches since you started playing, or brag about your debate team's unbeaten record if you've prevailed in every debate. Unbeaten can also be used to mean "not hit, pounded, or physically beaten down," but it's most common to find this adjective describing victorious sports teams and athletes.

Example Sentences

Smith struck a polished 132 from 261 balls and Lawrence an equally assured unbeaten 161 off 258 in a stand of 217 in 64 overs as Surrey batted through the final day to reach 447-4.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The 31-year-old picked up a terrible cut after a clash of heads in the fifth round against the previously unbeaten Puerto Rican.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Southampton are going really well in the Championship and are unbeaten in 14 games in all competitions, although I have got to say Norwich played them off the park despite losing 1-0 in March.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Kerr also holds the record for the highest individual innings in a women's ODI, having hit an unbeaten 232 against Ireland when aged 17 in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Almost every week, Louie ran the mile, streaking through the season unbeaten and untested.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

Related Words

• successful
• victorious