undoing
word · lemma: undo
Definition
The cause of someone's failure or ruin; also, the act of reversing or canceling an action, especially in computing or tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or literary contexts to mean the cause of destruction or failure ('his pride was his undoing'). In technology, 'undoing' refers to reversing a previous step ('undoing changes'). It's also the noun form of 'undo'.
Example Sentences
His greed was his undoing.
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After realizing the mistake, she tried undoing her last action on the computer.
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The small mistake led to his complete undoing.
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He was so confident that he didn't see his undoing coming.
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A single click can be your undoing if you’re not careful online.
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Luckily, most software has an undoing option if you make a mistake.
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