Definition of UNDOING

undoing

Plural: undoings

Noun

  • an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
  • loosening the ties that fasten something
  • The act of loosening or unfastening
  • Ruin; defeat, (also) that which causes defeat or ruin.
  • Annulment; reversal

Verb

  • cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
  • deprive of certain characteristics
  • cause the ruin or downfall of
  • cause to become loose
  • remove the outer cover or wrapping of
  • present participle and gerund of undo

Examples

  • "In the end, his jealousy was his undoing."

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English undoinge, undoynge, ondoynge; equivalent to undo + -ing.

Antonyms

make, wrap

Scrabble Score: 9

undoing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
undoing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
undoing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

undoing is a valid Words With Friends word