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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Khaite designer Catherine Holstein’s vision has always been less about trends and more about attitude, which comes through in the clothes that feel confident, modern, and a little undone in the most New York way possible. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025 While the suits continue to work their way through the civil court system, the lack of new criminal charges has drawn criticism from Coleman and his lawyer, who say justice is being left undone. Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 In a video shared by a concertgoer on TikTok, the former Fifth Harmony singer could be seen holding her corset, which had become undone. Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Raducanu and Alcaraz’s partnership is neat, but their doubles skills might come undone against Pegula, who has been here before, and Draper’s lefty guile in the opening round. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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