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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Mexico enters the tournament on an eight-game unbeaten streak, though several of those results came against lower tier opponents and at home.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Steve Baik, who coached Chino Hills to an unbeaten basketball season in 2016 led by brothers Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, is returning to high school basketball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He’s expected to face unbeaten left-handed pitcher Logan Schmidt after the Pomona Unified School District indicated that issues about top Ganesha players participating in an out-of-state camp have been resolved.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The Gunners, who were unbeaten in the Champions League this season heading into Saturday's final, missed out on becoming European invincibles with their penalty shootout defeat.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Almost every week, Louie ran the mile, streaking through the season unbeaten and untested.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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