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unfinished

 

[ ˌʌnˈfɪnɪʃt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

work

Not completed or concluded; ongoing

Synonyms

incomplete, partial, uncompleted.

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Word Description / Examples
unfinished

Used when referring to something that has not been brought to an end or completed, often implying that it was left in a state that still requires some work or attention.

  • The artist left the painting unfinished
  • The project remains unfinished and needs further development
incomplete

Implying that something is missing parts or elements, and it is not whole or fully developed.

  • The puzzle is incomplete; it’s missing a few pieces
  • Her homework is incomplete because she didn't finish all the questions
uncompleted

Denotes something that has not been finished, typically used in more formal or technical contexts.

  • The construction project remains uncompleted
  • The uncompleted tasks carried over to the next week
partial

Used when something is only a part or fraction of a whole, often implying that it is not fully satisfactory or perfect.

  • We only have partial results from the survey
  • She made a partial recovery after her surgery

Examples of usage

  • The novel remained unfinished after the author's death.
  • Her painting was left unfinished due to lack of time.
  • The project is still unfinished and requires more attention.
Context #2 | Noun

task

A task or project that has not been completed

Synonyms

incomplete task, pending project.

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unfinished

When speaking about something that is not yet completed but is still in progress, specifically in a tangible form like artwork, writing, or construction.

  • The painting is unfinished and still needs more detailing.
  • He left the lecture with many unfinished points.

Examples of usage

  • The pile of unfinished work on his desk was daunting.
  • She had several unfinished tasks to complete before the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfinished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inacabado

🇮🇳 अधूरा

🇩🇪 unvollständig

🇮🇩 belum selesai

🇺🇦 незакінчений

🇵🇱 niedokończony

🇯🇵 未完成

🇫🇷 inachevé

🇪🇸 inacabado

🇹🇷 tamamlanmamış

🇰🇷 미완성의

🇸🇦 غير مكتمل

🇨🇿 nedokončený

🇸🇰 nedokončený

🇨🇳 未完成

🇸🇮 nedokončan

🇮🇸 óklárað

🇰🇿 аяқталмаған

🇬🇪 დაუსრულებელი

🇦🇿 bitməmiş

🇲🇽 inacabado

Etymology

The word 'unfinished' originated from the combination of 'un-' (indicating negation) and 'finished', which dates back to the mid-14th century. The concept of something being incomplete or ongoing has been a common theme in human endeavors, leading to the usage of 'unfinished' in various contexts.

See also: finished, finisher, finishes, finishing, refinisher.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,400 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.