unfinished
Americanadjective
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not finished; incomplete or unaccomplished.
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lacking some special finish or surface treatment, as polish, paint, etc.
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(of cloth) not sheared following the looming process.
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(of worsted) given a slight nap.
adjective
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incomplete or imperfect
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(of paint, polish, varnish, etc) without an applied finish; rough
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(of fabric) unbleached or not processed
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(of fabric) with a short nap
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The job was supposed to be completed by August but, by January 2023, it was still unfinished and Williams claimed he couldn't get any workers to come.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
They fled the French Revolution, running for their lives, and found refuge in a republic still young and unfinished.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
But Ohashi apparently has some unfinished business in the sport, as the 29-year-old athlete announced her return to elite gymnastics Tuesday on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
It may be that you have unfinished business with the relationship itself, despite the divorce, and your dilemma is an opportunity for you to finally let it go.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Between the chevra kadisha and the unfinished shul, an expanse of sunflowers greeted me.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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