Undone: meaning, definitions and examples

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undone

 

[ ʌnˈdʌn ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

not completed

Undone refers to something that is not finished or completed. It can describe tasks, projects, or even emotional states, suggesting a lack of resolution or fulfillment.

Synonyms

incomplete, unfinished, unresolved

Examples of usage

  • The work was left undone until the deadline.
  • Her plans were undone by unforeseen circumstances.
  • He felt undone after the unexpected news.
Context #2 | Verb

to reverse

To undo means to reverse the effects of a previous action or to nullify a process. It can be used in various contexts, such as technology, relationships, or personal choices.

Synonyms

cancel, nullify, reverse

Examples of usage

  • I wish I could undo my last mistake.
  • He was able to undo the changes he made to the document.
  • She felt the need to undo the damage caused by her words.

Translations

Translations of the word "undone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfeito

🇮🇳 अनकंप्लीट

🇩🇪 unvollendet

🇮🇩 belum selesai

🇺🇦 незавершений

🇵🇱 niedokończony

🇯🇵 未完の

🇫🇷 non terminé

🇪🇸 no terminado

🇹🇷 tamamlanmamış

🇰🇷 완료되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مكتمل

🇨🇿 nedokončený

🇸🇰 nedokončený

🇨🇳 未完成的

🇸🇮 nedokončan

🇮🇸 óklárað

🇰🇿 аяқталмаған

🇬🇪 არასრულებელი

🇦🇿 tamamlanmamış

🇲🇽 no terminado

Etymology

The word 'undone' has its origins in Middle English, deriving from the term 'undonen,' which is the past participle form of 'undoon' or 'undo,' combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'to reverse' with 'done,' the past participle of 'do.' The essence of 'undone' hinges on the idea of negating the completion of an action or state. As it evolved through different stages of the English language, its usage expanded to encompass not only physical tasks but also emotional and psychological conditions. The versatility of the term has allowed it to adapt into various contexts, signifying something left unfinished or the reversal of something that has already been established. In contemporary usage, 'undone' is commonly found in both everyday conversation and literature, often evoking themes of incompleteness or regret.