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as in exhausted
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as in paralyzed
to deprive of courage or confidence
the sudden shriek undid the campers
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as in unraveled
to disengage the knotted parts of
undo a tangled shoelace
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as in distracted
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the mere mention of the home invasion still had the power to undo her
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Recent Examples of undone
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Style with a slight bend, like Emma Stone at the 2026 Golden Globes, for a look that’s both undone and polished.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
One easy way to play around with this top’s style is to leave a few buttons undone at the bottom.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Voyer points out how this shift surfaced on the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 runways, where brands like Gucci (bodycon dresses and stilettos) and 7 For All Mankind (hi-low hemlines and satin minidresses), embraced a more undone, after-dark energy.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Style with a slight bend, like Emma Stone at the 2026 Golden Globes, for a look that’s both undone and polished.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
My trouser button was undone, concealed and secured by my belt.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
One easy way to play around with this top’s style is to leave a few buttons undone at the bottom.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undone
Adjective
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Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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The images featured Williams striking several poses while standing in knee-deep waters, wearing a yellow, one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the center and an untied bowtie.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Households would receive a maximum credit of $5,000 per year until all funds are exhausted.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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If there is a post-Games deficit the city is responsible for the first $270 million after the $270 million LA28 contingency fund is exhausted.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ned’s father, Bob Hunt, visited the hospital that night to check on English and heard the news he was paralyzed from the neck down.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jones was admitted into the ICU after a rare disease diagnosis left her temporarily paralyzed.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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But not long after achieving mainstream respectability, Kelly’s career unraveled abruptly.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scheme unraveled after that discovery, leading to her termination and a broader criminal investigation involving multiple agencies.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Then the waiter gets distracted.—
Laura House,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Valadao’s campaign says the votes show the congressman is an independent thinker, unbound by partisan ideology.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tiwa Savage has stepped into her era of emotional depth—unbound and unbothered.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Viewers are also introduced to Marjorie (Blair Beeken), the activities lead at Oak Canyon Ranch, as well as Rockin’ Grandma’s sole remote worker, web designer Claire (Rachel Kaly), who appears to be terrified by the sun and wholly unnerved by other human beings.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since debuting in late January, Moltbook has alternately captivated and unnerved industry watchers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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When to see a doctor Ashamalla stressed that people shouldn’t be frightened by every ache or pain.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The marsupial escaped from Sunshine Farm in Necedah, a village about 90 miles away from Madison, on March 25, after being frightened by barking dogs, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Undone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undone. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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