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• past participle of undo.

undone

¹ American  

[uhn-duhn] / ʌnˈdʌn /

adjective

1. not done; not accomplished or completed.

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undone ² American  

[uhn-duhn] / ʌnˈdʌn /

verb

1. past participle of undo.

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adjective

1. brought to destruction or ruin.

2. unfastened.

undone ¹ British  

/ ʌnˈdʌn /

adjective

1. ruined; destroyed

2. unfastened; untied

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undone ² British  

/ ʌnˈdʌn /

adjective

1. not done or completed; unfinished

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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. )

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Example Sentences

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undone

“They have destroyed a lot of buildings to build these outposts, and that is something that can’t be undone, but they could easily leave these giant dirt berms where they are.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The league initially was neutral on Measure J, but “we do not believe a decision voters made at the ballot box should be undone because of an administrative or drafting error,” its statement said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"That tragedy cannot be undone," Wisner said, calling for legal reform, proactive regulation and proper governmental oversight.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 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

Aru was used to seeing her dressed like a shabby professor, in a blazer with scuffed elbows and a worn skirt with the hem coming undone.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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