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undone

/ˈʌnˌdʌn/
/ənˈdʌn/
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Definitions of undone
  1. adjective
    not fastened or tied or secured
    “her blouse had come undone at the neck”
    “his shoelaces were undone
    synonyms:
    unfastened
    not closed or secured
  2. adjective
    not done
    “the work could be done or undone and nobody cared”
    synonyms:
    unfinished
    not brought to an end or conclusion
  3. adjective
    thrown into a state of disorganization or incoherence
    synonyms: unstuck
    disorganised, disorganized
    lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
  4. adjective
    doomed to extinction
    synonyms: done for, ruined, sunk, washed-up
    unsuccessful
    not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
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