unbeaten
/'ʌn'bi:tn/
Definition
Adjective: Not having been defeated, overcome, or surpassed; remaining victorious or intact.
Usage
The adjective "unbeaten" describes a person, team, or record that has not lost a contest or been broken. It emphasizes an ongoing state of success or preservation. - It is typically used before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb (predicative position). - It often refers to sports records, military forces, or personal achievements.
Examples
- The team finished the season unbeaten, with 20 wins and 2 draws.
- She holds the unbeaten record for the most consecutive wins.
- The general led his unbeaten army through numerous campaigns.
- Their home record remains unbeaten this year.
Advanced Usage
- "Unbeaten streak": A continuous series of games or matches without a loss.
- The boxer is on a remarkable 25-fight unbeaten streak.
- "Go unbeaten": To complete a period of competition without losing.
- The champion aims to go unbeaten for the entire tournament.
Variants and Related Words
- Unbeatable (adj.): Incapable of being defeated or surpassed; of exceptional quality.
- Their defense was considered unbeatable.
- Undefeated (adj.): Synonymous with "unbeaten," often used interchangeably, especially in sports contexts.
- The undefeated champion will defend his title.
Synonyms
- Undefeated
- Unconquered
- Unvanquished
- Triumphant (in a specific context of having won)
Antonyms
- Beaten
- Defeated
- Conquered
- Vanquished
Idioms and Phrases
- "An unbeaten track/path": (Figurative) An original or unexplored course of action. This is a less common, more literary use.
- The researcher is forging an unbeaten track in her field.
Adjective
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not conquered
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