1
: not done : not performed or finished
some tasks left undone
2
: not fastened or tied
My shoelace is undone.
3
old-fashioned
: defeated or destroyed
was vanquished and undone
Examples of undone in a Sentence
There were still some tasks left undone.
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The intentionally undone look, as seen at the likes of Fendi, Loewe, and Balenciaga, creates an element of intrigue; the slouchy shape offers a sliver of a view into your purse’s contents.
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Pockets with exaggerated stitching stand out against the monochrome material, creating an intentionally undone look, while the adjustable elastic waistband allows for the perfect fit.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Lawrence took a cue from Beckham shortly thereafter, milling about New York City, with her own black Kelly left undone.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
At one point, Day also came to Cruise’s rescue after noticing one of the buttons on his shirt had come undone.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Pockets with exaggerated stitching stand out against the monochrome material, creating an intentionally undone look, while the adjustable elastic waistband allows for the perfect fit.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Lawrence took a cue from Beckham shortly thereafter, milling about New York City, with her own black Kelly left undone.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
At one point, Day also came to Cruise’s rescue after noticing one of the buttons on his shirt had come undone.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undone
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“Undone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undone. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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undone
adjective
un·done
ˌən-ˈdən 
: not done
an undone task
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