Definitions

undermined

[uhn-der-mahynd, uhn-der-mahynd] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪnd, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

dysfunctional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawed

WEAK

broken debilitated decayed defective deteriorated inhibited maladjusted malfunctional sick unfit wounded

ADJECTIVE

enervated

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated sapped spent tired unnerved vitiated weakened

WEAK

done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong

WEAK

activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

Example Sentences

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It meant the performance of screeners was not properly monitored and "undermined the performance management process".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"Social history shows us that each time a principle is undermined, exemptions gradually increase until they become the rule," they warned in a joint statement last month.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The subsequent entry of Hyundai and Kia undermined any lingering edge domestic carmakers had in the budget sedan market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Those law-enforcement agencies that have worked hard to build bridges with youth, immigrant, and Black and brown communities are seeing their efforts undermined by ICE.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Some provincial leaders resisted it because they believed it undermined their power.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

undermined

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