Undoing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Undoing is a noun meaning The act of loosening or unfastening.
Meaning
The act of loosening or unfastening.
More Meanings
- Ruin; defeat, (also) that which causes defeat or ruin.
- Annulment; reversal
- present participle and gerund of undo
Example Sentences
In the end, his jealousy was his undoing.
So far as the ape was concerned, Sabor reasoned correctly. The little fellow crouched trembling just an instant, but that instant was quite long enough to prove his undoing.
The extra 30 minutes could not separate the sides and led to a nerve-shredding finale that has so often been England's undoing, with a dismal record of just one win in seven shootouts at major tournaments before this.
Word Forms
- undoings
Synonyms for undoing
Depending on context, synonyms include untying, unfastening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include untying, unfastening, eliminate, annulling, destruction, downfall.
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