undoing
Undoing (noun) means the cause of someone's failure or ruin. Example: “His arrogance proved to be his undoing.”
How to use undoing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhatever causes someone's downfall — often used as "X was Y's undoing."
Word forms
undoings plural
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Etymology
From Middle English undoinge, formed from undo plus the suffix -ing.
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What does “undoing” mean?
The word “undoing” means the cause of someone's failure or ruin. In plain terms, whatever causes someone's downfall — often used as "X was Y's undoing.".
How do you pronounce “undoing”?
“Undoing” is pronounced uhn-DOO-ihng (/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “undoing” in a sentence?
Here is “undoing” used in a sentence: “His arrogance proved to be his undoing.”
What part of speech is “undoing”?
“Undoing” is a noun.
Where does the word “undoing” come from?
The word “undoing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English undoinge, formed from undo plus the suffix -ing.
How many meanings does “undoing” have?
“Undoing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the cause of someone's failure or ruin.