- past participle of undo.
undone
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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ruined; destroyed
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unfastened; untied
adjective
Etymology
Origin of undone1
First recorded in 1250–1300; un- 1 ( def. ) + done ( def. )
Origin of undone2
First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective; un- 2 ( def. ) + done ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Compared with the staid look of the BBC’s seminal 1995 version of “Pride & Prejudice,” Knightley’s Elizabeth comes off as modernly undone, like your best-looking friend who’s also into thrifting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Also set to appear on the show is Mollica’s Thomas Shepherd, an older incarnation of one of Wanda and Vision’s magically created sons who had disappeared when the hex enveloping Westview was undone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Cronje was undone when an Indian police wiretap of a bookmaker caught him in discussions about fixing matches.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"I understand that my false accusations have caused Mr Carter immense pain, suffering and damage that can never be fully undone."
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
He had been delayed after lunch by some chores he had left undone.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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