Undefeated
What it means
Having completed contests or challenges without being defeated.
Reach for it when describing a verified record rather than predicting future invincibility
The undefeated chess team remained gracious after every match.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
untouchable
Fits when informal superiority suits
Careful Untouchable sounds boastful and can imply immunity from scrutiny.
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everyday
Fits when a record contains no loss
Careful Unbeaten may sound less formal and can apply to a path.
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warm
Fits when a completed win is central
Careful Victorious can follow one contest and says nothing about the full record.
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professional
dominant
Fits when wins are consistently decisive
Careful An undefeated team may draw or win narrowly.
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professional
Fits when every contest was won under the scoring rules
Careful Undefeated records can include draws, so perfect may be false.
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literary
Fits when impossibility of defeat is deliberately claimed
Careful Invincible is hyperbole, not a historical record.
Opposites 3
- defeated
- beaten
- winless
Common phrases 3
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undefeated season
The undefeated season included two draws and several narrow escapes.
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remain undefeated
The team remained undefeated after a disciplined defensive match.
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undefeated champion
The undefeated champion credited the sparring partners who exposed weaknesses.
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