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; see 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

So, with Forest unbeaten in eight games in all competitions, is it time to call the battle to avoid the Premier League's final relegation spot a two-horse race?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Huntington Beach 6, Los Alamitos 3: Jared Grindlinger hit two doubles to keep Huntington Beach unbeaten in the Sunset League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Arsenal have now lost back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since December 2023, ending a five-game unbeaten streak in the league against Manchester City in the process - winning two and drawing three.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Huntington Beach 3, Fountain Valley 1: Jared Grindlinger gave up two hits in five innings to keep the Oilers unbeaten in the Sunset League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

Related Words

• successful
• victorious