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

Examples of unfinished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shooting this month in London, The Christophers follows the estranged children of a once-famous artist who hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be discovered and sold after his death. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025

Ignatius tells you to check out an unfinished cottage somewhere behind the gravesite, which has a few treasures but nothing noteworthy. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

Other smaller accommodations include a bunkhouse; the Villa, with three bedrooms; Antelope Ridge, with another three bedrooms; and Little Rock House, a one-bedroom cabin (with an unfinished bath). —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

Why this occurred at the unfinished hangar in Boise puzzles him. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unfinished

• unfinished business

Kids Definition

unfinished

adjective

un·​fin·​ished ˌən-ˈfin-isht 

: not finished

especially : not brought to the desired state

unfinished furniture