Unbeaten: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbeaten

 

[ ʌnˈbiːtn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

status, quality

The term 'unbeaten' refers to something that has never been defeated or has not experienced a loss. It can apply to sports teams, individuals in competitions, or any entity that has maintained its undefeated status. This word conveys a sense of strength, resilience, and superiority over challengers. It is often used to describe a winning streak or a record that remains intact despite challenges.

Synonyms

invincible, unconquered, undefeated

Examples of usage

  • The team finished the season unbeaten.
  • He remained unbeaten in the tournament.
  • She has an unbeaten record in her sport.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbeaten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invicto

🇮🇳 अपराजित

🇩🇪 unbesiegt

🇮🇩 tak terkalahkan

🇺🇦 незламний

🇵🇱 niepokonany

🇯🇵 無敗の (muhai no)

🇫🇷 invaincu

🇪🇸 invicto

🇹🇷 yenilmez

🇰🇷 무패의 (mupaeui)

🇸🇦 غير مهزوم (ghayr mahzoom)

🇨🇿 neporazitelný

🇸🇰 neporazený

🇨🇳 未被击败 (wèi bèi jī bài)

🇸🇮 nepremagljiv

🇮🇸 ósigraður

🇰🇿 жеңілмеген

🇬🇪 არამარცხილი (aramarts'khili)

🇦🇿 müğənni

🇲🇽 invicto

Word origin

The word 'unbeaten' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the past participle 'beaten' of the verb 'beat'. The verb 'beat' comes from Old English 'beatan', which has its roots in Germanic languages. Historically, 'beat' has evolved in meaning over the centuries, initially relating to striking or hitting, but it also took on connotations of victory in competition. The combination of 'un-' and 'beaten' first appeared in English usage around the 19th century, reinforcing the idea of someone or something that cannot be subjected to defeat. The word has since become commonly used in sports and competitive contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,146 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.