undone

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adjective

un·​done ˌən-ˈdən How to pronounce undone (audio)
Synonyms of undonenext
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.
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The relaxed silhouette and slightly undone styling gave the classic office look a striking edge. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 The aesthetic borrows from grunge and indie sleaze, blending undone eyeliner with pale, textured skin. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Play with different lengths and drape them loosely at the hips for an effortless, undone feel. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 When everyone assumes someone else is responsible for the conversation, important conversational work often goes undone. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undone

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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undone

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

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