adj
Uncommon
undone
uhn-DUHN
Undone (adj) means not finished or completed. Example: “She left half the paperwork undone before the deadline.”
adj
1
Not finished or completed.
"She left half the paperwork undone before the deadline."
2
Unfastened; not tied or done up.
"His shoelaces came undone during the race."
3
Ruined or destroyed.
"The king was utterly undone by the betrayal of his own brother."
How to use undone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot finished, not fastened, or ruined — depending on context.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "undoubted." "Come undone" usually means a fastening has loosened, not that a task is incomplete.
Easily confused with
undoubted
Common pairings
come undone
leave undone
work left undone
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Etymology
Past participle form of undo, from un- plus do.
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What does “undone” mean?
The word “undone” means not finished or completed. In plain terms, not finished, not fastened, or ruined — depending on context.
How do you pronounce “undone”?
“Undone” is pronounced uhn-DUHN (/ʌnˈdʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “undone” in a sentence?
Here is “undone” used in a sentence: “She left half the paperwork undone before the deadline.”
What part of speech is “undone”?
“Undone” is an adjective.
Is “undone” a common word?
“Undone” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “undone” have?
“Undone” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not finished or completed.
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