unbeaten
Americanadjective
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not struck, pounded, or whipped.
unbeaten eggs.
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not defeated or never defeated.
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untrodden.
unbeaten paths.
adjective
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having suffered no defeat
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not worn down; untrodden
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not mixed or stirred by beating
unbeaten eggs
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not beaten or struck
Etymology
Origin of unbeaten
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
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Alice Capsey's unbeaten 74 from 51 balls led England to a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20 at Derby.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Gabriel Pec had a goal and an assist during the Galaxy’s 2-0 win over the Sounders on Saturday night, ending the host’s 22-match unbeaten streak in Seattle.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
With a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux, the Red Roses extended their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests, clinching an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations crown and a fifth successive Grand Slam.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green withstood Bell's spell in helpful bowling conditions to add 57 for the fourth wicket, as the former finished unbeaten on 42 with support from Izzy Gaze's 22 not out.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“Why he was started anyway is not known, but it seems a shame that his unbeaten record for the eastern invasion was not kept unsullied.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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