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undoing

[uhn-doo-ing] / ʌnˈdu ɪŋ /
NOUN
destruction, misfortune
Synonyms
STRONGEST
downfall miscalculation
STRONG
accident adversity affliction bane blight blow blunder calamity casualty catastrophe collapse curse defeat destroyer difficulty disgrace doom error failure fault flaw fumble grief humiliation misadventure mischance mishap misstep omission overthrow overturn reversal reverse ruin ruination shame slip smash stumble subversion trial trip trouble visitation weakness wreck
WEAK
bad luck bad omen faux pas last straw
Antonyms
STRONG
accuracy advantage aid attainment benefit blessing boon comfort contentment correction creation favor fix fortune good fortune good luck happiness health help honor peace perfection praise prosperity respect strength success triumph win
WEAK
building doing

Example Sentences

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Last year it was a three over par third round that proved his undoing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Granted, the simplicity of Arnold’s portfolio could be its undoing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Each pregnancy began with quiet anticipation and ended in its undoing.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The most common one is that its recent spectacular performance has been its undoing.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Oh, my tongue, my abominable tongue! Why can’t I learn to keep it quiet?” groaned Jo, remembering words which had been her undoing.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott