unbeaten
UK: ʌnˈbiːtn | US: ʌnˈbitn
adj. not defeated or surpassed in a contest or competition
adj. not worn down or trampled (e.g., a path)
adj. (of a record) not broken or surpassed
The word "unbeaten" combines the Old English prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with the verb "beat," derived from Old English "bēatan" (to strike or defeat). The suffix "-en" is an adjectival form often used in past participles (e.g., "broken," "spoken"). Originally tied to physical combat ("not struck down"), its meaning expanded to include metaphorical victories (e.g., sports records) and untouched states (e.g., paths).
The team finished the season unbeaten, a rare achievement in modern football.
She walked along an unbeaten path through the dense forest.
His unbeaten record in chess lasted for over a decade.
The boxer retired unbeaten, with 50 wins and no losses.
The ancient manuscript remains unbeaten by time, its pages still intact.