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View synonyms for undone

undone

1

[ uhn-duhn ]

adjective

  1. not done; not accomplished or completed.


undone

2

[ uhn-duhn ]

verb

  1. past participle of undo.

adjective

  1. brought to destruction or ruin.

undone

1

/ ʌnˈdʌn /

adjective

  1. not done or completed; unfinished


undone

2

/ ʌnˈdʌn /

adjective

  1. ruined; destroyed
  2. unfastened; untied

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Word History and Origins

Origin of undone1

First recorded in 1250–1300; un- 1( def ) + done ( def )

Origin of undone2

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective; un- 2( def ) + done ( def )

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Example Sentences

The group now argues the city left 90 percent of that climate to-do list undone.

Without the molecular compound, collagen gradually breaks down and the body comes undone.

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Despite all that remains undone, Flint’s legacy has inspired some promising change, with implications that go far beyond the city borders.

Our plan to meet him early last year was undone when he was killed by a drone strike in the Korengal.

She was becoming so unraveled and undone, so it was nice that she was forced into that old ray of dealing with clients.

But people are becoming increasingly worried about the damage that cannot be undone.

I hadn't heard "Undone (The Sweater Song)" yet; in fact, I'd never even heard of Weezer.

Weir and Voronov are certainly not the first couple to be undone by text messages.

Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

Damascus is undone, she is put to flight, trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her as a woman in labour.

She put up her hands, lifted her veil, and let the sun fall upon her "undone" face, but only for an instant.

The redeemed through eternity will find the glad work of declaring that glory undone.

She lay back on a great sofa, her dress undone, holding one hand on her heart, and letting the other hang by her side.

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