undoing
noun
un·do·ing
ˌən-ˈdü-iŋ 
1
: an act of loosening : unfastening
2
: ruin
also
: a cause of ruin
greed was to prove his undoing
Examples of undoing in a Sentence
My quick temper was my undoing.
His quick temper helped lead to his undoing.
The incident resulted in her undoing.
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Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Reflecting on the Supreme Court’s undoing of affirmative action last year and ongoing pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion, O’Leary said Edley understood that generational change requires a team of people.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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“Undoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undoing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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undoing
noun
un·do·ing
ˌən-ˈdü-iŋ
1
: an act or instance of unfastening
2
a
: ruin entry 1 sense 1
parental neglect helped lead to their undoing
b
: a cause of ruin
my quick temper was my undoing
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