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unfinished

[ uhn-fin-isht ]

adjective

  1. not finished; finished; incomplete or unaccomplished.
  2. lacking some special finish or surface treatment, as polish, paint, etc.
  3. (of cloth) not sheared following the looming process.
  4. (of worsted) given a slight nap.


unfinished

/ ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt /

adjective

  1. incomplete or imperfect
  2. (of paint, polish, varnish, etc) without an applied finish; rough
  3. (of fabric) unbleached or not processed
  4. (of fabric) with a short nap


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Other Words From

  • un·finished·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of unfinished1

First recorded in 1530–40; un- 1 + finished

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Example Sentences

Two years later, Death Metal Angola is readying for its premiere, and the railway film remains unfinished.

They barricaded themselves in the unfinished two-story home.

Atop the building, an unfinished roof deck awaits the enticement of a soon-to-be liquor license.

Now 27 years later, the giant, unfinished shell is a reminder of the country's unfulfilled tourism dreams.

To this day, however, The Other Side of the Wind remains unfinished.

The unfinished phrases floated, but dared not come to earth; they gathered but remained undelivered.

She is still inspiring the unfinished work of creation, and her delight is with the children of men.

A mortgage made of an unfinished article will hold the article when finished if it can be identified.

The other, the Campo de Santa Anna, is exceedingly extensive, but unfinished.

She left her question unfinished, her hand clutching nervously at the bosom of her gown.

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