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undoing

[ˌʌnˈduːɪŋ]

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.

  • Example

    The company's undoing was its failure to adapt to changing market conditions.

  • Example

    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.