undone

adjective

un·​done ˌən-ˈdən How to pronounce undone (audio)
: not done : not performed or finished

Examples of undone in a Sentence

There were still some tasks left undone.
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The Tren de Aragua gang originated in a prison in the South American country and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade. TIME, 16 Mar. 2025 However, its role in support of sending home asylum-seekers who’d been expelled from the United States without the opportunity to make a case for protection from persecution has exposed just how easily the safety net can come undone. Lomi Kriel, ProPublica, 12 Mar. 2025 But as happened in 2024, the House never took up the measure, which would have undone requirements that have been part of Florida’s school accountability system for decades. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 May 2025 Effortless and undone styles will remain popular throughout 2025, and floating — essentially wispy — bangs are an easy way to channel the look, says Giannetos. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undone

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undone was in the 14th century

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“Undone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undone. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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undone

adjective
un·​done ˌən-ˈdən How to pronounce undone (audio)
: not done
an undone task

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