unfinished
adjective
un·fin·ished
ˌən-ˈfi-nisht 
: not finished:
a
: not brought to an end or to the desired final state
b
: being in a rough state : unpolished
c
: subjected to no other processes (such as bleaching or dyeing) after coming from the loom
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Today, the vaulting near the ceiling is unfinished and some statue niches remain empty.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
At first, her portrait appears unfinished, but that’s a misperception.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
At first, her portrait appears unfinished, but that’s a misperception.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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unfinished
adjective
un·fin·ished
ˌən-ˈfin-isht
: not finished
especially
: not brought to the desired state
unfinished furniture
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