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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Buttler's superb innings came to end with three balls remaining, while Tom Moores added an unbeaten 39 from 17 deliveries.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
He finished unbeaten on 20 from only six balls as Rockets earned their first win of this year's tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Fire were on course for a comfortable victory after reaching 109-3 in their chase of 127, with opener Georgia Voll in good nick and unbeaten on a half-century.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“We are world champions. I am very proud,” Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s coach, said through an interpreter after his team ran its unbeaten streak to a record 38 games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Almost every week, Louie ran the mile, streaking through the season unbeaten and untested.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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