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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

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

Arsenal had performed reasonably well against City, took the lead twice and were ultimately undone by small margins.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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

Andrews said she is glad the report looked comprehensively at these issues, but given how many recommendations were made and how much was left undone after the Woolsey fire, it’s “not reassuring,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Her braid was undone and her hair hung in black waves.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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