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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Spencer's hair was styled by David Von Cannon and the two landed on loose, unfussy, undone waves for a cool contrast against her strapless metallic silver gown. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 July 2025 Celebrities, too, have been working the beach wave hair look on red carpets, but unlike many high-glam styles, these undone waves are easy to DIY (particularly with the summer elements that tend to enhance hair texture). Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 3 June 2025 Francis has left undone many of the reforms his cardinal electors chose him to implement. Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025 Just a few spritzes deliver soft volume, matte texture, and that effortlessly undone finish. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 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 29 Jul. 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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