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    Undoing

    /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the act of reversing or canceling something; a process by which something is undone or made ineffective.
    His constant procrastination was his undoing in the end.
    a frail or weak point; a flaw that leads to failure.
    Her kindness, while admirable, proved to be her undoing in the competitive corporate world.
    the state of being undone; collapse or ruin.
    The scandal was the undoing of his once-promising political career.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'undo', combined with the suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the undoing of:
    the cause of someone's failure or downfall
    undoing one's mistakes:
    reversing errors or correcting faults
    the undoing of a plan:
    the failure or collapse of a plan

    Related Words

    undo
    to reverse an action or make something invalid.
    do
    to perform an action or task.
    overturn
    to reverse a decision or result.

    Slang Meanings

    to mess up something badly
    He really did a number on that project; it's his undoing.
    to bring about someone's failure
    Her gossiping was her undoing in the office.