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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Existing franchises that have successfully executed complex roster-building strategies hate seeing their hard work undone, helpless as key role players depart. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Forgive Yourself: If things don’t go as planned—like a task left undone or a holiday mishap—remind yourself that perfection isn’t the goal. Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Jamie had quite an episode of coming undone — Sarah’s death was the icing on the cake. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 As The Wall Street Journal reported last week, the Great Florida Migration is coming undone, leaving a surplus of housing as buyers lose interest in moving south. Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

undone

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