a person's ruin or downfall, the cause of a person's ruin, an action that causes something to be destroyed or ruined

be someone's undoing, bring about someone's undoing, do one's undoing

Formal and Informal Expressions of undoing

In different contexts, you can replace 'undoing' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'downfall, ruin, destruction' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'mess-up, screw-up' is a commonplace synonym.

undoing: Explore its Definition & Usage

undoing Definition

1a person's ruin or downfall
2the cause of a person's ruin
3an action that causes something to be destroyed or ruined

Using undoing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "undoing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
His drinking was his undoing.
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The company's undoing was its failure to adapt to changing market conditions.
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The undoing of the dictator was the result of a popular uprising.

undoing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for undoing

Antonyms for undoing

Phrases with undoing

be someone's undoing
to cause someone's ruin or downfall
Example
Her ambition may be her undoing.
bring about someone's undoing
to cause someone's ruin or downfall
Example
His own arrogance brought about his undoing.
do one's undoing
to cause one's own ruin or downfall
Example
His lack of discipline did his undoing.

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Summary: undoing in Brief

The term 'undoing' [ˌʌnˈduːɪŋ] refers to a person's ruin or downfall, or the cause of it. It can also refer to an action that causes something to be destroyed or ruined. Examples include 'His drinking was his undoing,' and 'The company's undoing was its failure to adapt to changing market conditions.' Phrases like 'be someone's undoing' and 'do one's undoing' denote causing one's own ruin or downfall.