undoings

plural of undoing
as in downfalls
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life an intractable drug habit proved to be her sad undoing

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Recent Examples of undoings Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025 The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025 In a new report from The Athletic, Mike Jones, Dan Pompei, Jeff Howe, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Jacob Robinson break down the biggest teams that constantly make it to the playoffs, but can't seem to get past their own undoings. — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoings
Noun
  • The Bills defense, one of the downfalls, did get the stop needed in this one and held off a late scoring drive.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Rodriguez doesn’t seem too concerned about the potential of any downfalls in communicating calls on the field.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the South, the people and movement calling itself the Confederacy lay in utter ruins.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Ancient ruins have stood the test of time because they are made of stone.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The deaths were confirmed by officials from Shifa, Hamad, Nasser and Al-Aqsa hospitals, as well as an American field hospital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The deaths of two CIA agents and two Mexican officers in an April crash after a drug-lab raid have triggered a rare federal treason case against Chihuahua’s former top prosecutor.
    — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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“Undoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undoings. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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