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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In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024 Her hair was brushed over to one side, cascading toward one shoulder in undone waves with tons of volume. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024 Hairstylist Paul Labrecque recommends asking for feathery layers cut with a razor for that undone look. Loren Savini, Allure, 3 Aug. 2024 Having styled it up in a messy undone bun (an A-list favorite for summer), Zendaya paired the look with a bronze eye and flawless skin. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 July 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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undone

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