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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Unbeaten over the past two years, Malinin came to Milan as the two-time reigning world champion and winner of the past three Grand Prix Finals.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Unbeaten in their last seven league matches, United moved up to fourth place as their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League gathers pace.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Unbeaten, champion at all those weights, untouchable, regal, and he goes.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
Unbeaten in 23 pro fights, Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
Miss Bird is also the author of a charming book on Hawaii, and a not less charming record of her wanderings in "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan."
From Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century by Adams, W. H. Davenport
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