What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unbeaten
Example
The boxer has an unbeaten record of 20 wins and no losses. [unbeaten: adjective]
Example
The team is currently unbeaten in the tournament, with three wins and two draws. [unbeaten: adjective]
undefeated
Example
The football team finished the season undefeated, with 10 wins and no losses. [undefeated: adjective]
Example
The wrestler has remained undefeated for three consecutive seasons. [undefeated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both unbeaten and undefeated are commonly used in sports contexts, but undefeated is more commonly used in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unbeaten and undefeated?
Both words are formal and appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts, but undefeated may have a more triumphant or celebratory tone.
