undone

1 of 2

adjective

un·​done ˌən-ˈdən 

1

: not done : not performed or finished

some tasks left undone

2

: not fastened or tied

My shoelace is undone.

3

old-fashioned : defeated or destroyed

was vanquished and undone

undone

2 of 2

past participle of undo

Examples of undone in a Sentence

Adjective

There were still some tasks left undone.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Where an Italian screen siren like Loren might have favored a perfectly coiffed wave, Clooney’s version came with slightly undone lengths, a softer silhouette, and a little more movement. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Marine Serre showed its signature crescent print on long shorts and short circle skirts, and The Row went back to basics with inky blue jeans and an undone white button-down shirt. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

That news came several years after a feature film sequel based on Kwan’s China Rich Girlfriend came undone. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

The buttons on his flannel are undone to allow access to the port on his chest, covered with a bandage. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for undone

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone

Kids Definition

undone

adjective

un·​done ˌən-ˈdən 

: not done

an undone task