undone
adjective
un·done ˌən-ˈdən 
: not done : not performed or finished
Example Sentences
There were still some tasks left undone.
Recent Examples on the Web What makes this style typically European isn't just its accidentally perfect, undone texture, but the technique used to cut it. 
Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 After liberally spritzing on the product, Bieber adds locks in her hair with her Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, creating the laid-back, slightly undone texture she's known for. ELLE, 13 July 2022 This one from the boys behind Proenza Schouler feels relaxed and undone in the best way. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Never waste a chance to bring attention to issues, to positive things, but also to things that remain undone. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2022 However, whenever my focus moved from one part of the business to another, something or someone become undone. Lela London, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Over the last four decades, even when Congress referred such an instance of alleged contempt of Congress to the Justice Department for prosecution, they were rarely charged, and those that did lead to convictions or pleas came undone. Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 Over the last four decades - even when Congress referred such an instance of alleged contempt of Congress to the Justice Department for prosecution - they were rarely charged, and those that did lead to convictions or pleas came undone. Devlin Barrett And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 Some of the strength is starting to come undone as companies like Shopify Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. either cut jobs or freeze hiring amid economic uncertainty. Jordan Yadoo, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 After liberally spritzing on the product, Bieber adds locks in her hair with her Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, creating the laid-back, slightly undone texture she's known for. ELLE, 13 July 2022 This one from the boys behind Proenza Schouler feels relaxed and undone in the best way. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Never waste a chance to bring attention to issues, to positive things, but also to things that remain undone. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2022 However, whenever my focus moved from one part of the business to another, something or someone become undone. Lela London, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Over the last four decades, even when Congress referred such an instance of alleged contempt of Congress to the Justice Department for prosecution, they were rarely charged, and those that did lead to convictions or pleas came undone. Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 Over the last four decades - even when Congress referred such an instance of alleged contempt of Congress to the Justice Department for prosecution - they were rarely charged, and those that did lead to convictions or pleas came undone. Devlin Barrett And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 Some of the strength is starting to come undone as companies like Shopify Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. either cut jobs or freeze hiring amid economic uncertainty. Jordan Yadoo, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
undone
adjective
un·done ˌən-ˈdən
: not done or finished
undone 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in untied
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- untied
- unbound
- unfastened
- detached
- loosened
- unattached
- slackened
- loose
- slack
- insecure
- lax
- relaxed
- baggy
- free
- unsecured
- saggy
- blousy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- tight
- taut
- tense
- bound
- restrained
- constrained
- attached
- tied
- stuck
- fastened
- fast
- firm
- jammed
- wedged
- snug
2
as in exhausted
Synonyms & Similar Words
- exhausted
- unnerved
- knackered
- tired
- unstrung
- stressed
- disturbed
- unmanned
- upset
- troubled
- tense
- worn-out
- burnt-out
- aggravated
- exasperated
- perturbed
- irritated
- annoyed
- nervous
- angry
- uneasy
- edgy
- burned-out
- agitated
- shell-shocked
- stressed-out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rested
- relaxed
- carefree
- unconcerned
- lighthearted
- laid-back
- devil-may-care
- happy-go-lucky
undone
2 of 2verb
1
as in paralyzed
to deprive of courage or confidence the sudden shriek undid the campers Synonyms & Similar Words
- paralyzed
- weakened
- frightened
- scared
- wasted
- unnerved
- emasculated
- terrified
- demoralized
- disturbed
- softened
- unsettled
- sapped
- tired
- unstrung
- enervated
- enfeebled
- unmanned
- debilitated
- upset
- intimidated
- dispirited
- dismayed
- neutered
- disquieted
- unbalanced
- discouraged
- terrorized
- daunted
- perturbed
- disheartened
- discomposed
- unhinged
- fazed
- prostrated
- crazed
- maddened
- deranged
- psyched (out)
- weirded out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strengthened
- nerved
- fortified
- emboldened
- encouraged
- heartened
2
as in unraveled
to disengage the knotted parts of undo a tangled shoelace Synonyms & Similar Words
- untied
- unraveled
- loosened
- unbound
- unfastened
- unlashed
- loosed
- unlaced
- unwound
- raveled
- untangled
- disentangled
- ravelled
- unbraided
- unsnarled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bound
- tied
- knotted
- fastened
- lashed
- wound
- interwoven
- braided
- laced
- tangled
- entangled
- snarled
- winded
- interweaved
- interlaced
3
as in distracted
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the mere mention of the home invasion still had the power to undo her Synonyms & Similar Words
- distracted
- disturbed
- unsettled
- alarmed
- worried
- bothered
- angered
- agitated
- derailed
- concerned
- plagued
- distressed
- upset
- haunted
- disquieted
- irritated
- discomposed
- rattled
- frazzled
- flurried
- dismayed
- discomforted
- annoyed
- perturbed
- unhinged
- exercised
- exasperated
- fussed
- ailed
- embarrassed
- distempered
- vexed
- chafed
- hagridden
- confused
- aggravated
- alarumed
- weirded out
- confounded
- bugged
- bedeviled
- mortified
- put out
- put off
- flustered
- harassed
- galled
- harried
- irked
- peeved
- freaked (out)
- discouraged
- gotten
- fretted
- discountenanced
- discomfited
- riled
- nettled
- pestered
- fazed
- unnerved
- disconcerted
- jarred
- abashed
- chivvied
- chivied
- vext
- demoralized
- dispirited
- got
- grated
- piqued
- daunted
- nonplussed
- disheartened
- shaken up
- nonplused
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- quieted
- soothed
- settled
- alleviated
- composed
- calmed
- allayed
- assuaged
- mollified
- pacified
- appeased
- placated
- tranquillized
- tranquilized
- conciliated
- propitiated