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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Just a few spritzes deliver soft volume, matte texture, and that effortlessly undone finish. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 2025 The actor was in a jinbei-style jacket, undone and loose. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 This summer, bedding trends will also embrace the ease of doing less—starting with textured fabrics meant to look lived-in and perfectly undone. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025 Bad shots combined with some bad breaks, and the Aussie came undone. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 June 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 18 Jul. 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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