My ‘I totally understand math’ image was undermined when I proudly solved the problem on the board and accidentally wrote my phone number instead.
Our secret club was undermined because we wrote ‘TOP SECRET CLUB HERE’ on the door in giant glowing letters.
When I bragged about being super brave, a spider on the ceiling completely undermined my speech by making me scream.
Grandpa’s serious story about ‘discipline and hard work’ was undermined when his false teeth popped out mid-sentence and landed in his soup.
My evil plan to sleep in was undermined by the smoke alarm that goes off whenever someone thinks about making toast.
The child built a tall sand castle by the sea. Each wave would undermine the base, and her small hands would also undermine the walls. A playful dog jumped and barked, trying to undermine a tower. A seagull pecked and tried to undermine the last tower. The last wave undermined the last wall; the castle fell. She laughed, then rebuilt.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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