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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That unfinished grief, anger or confusion can show up unexpectedly in your new relationship.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop in Greece, revealing a trove of unfinished projects and other curiosities.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The filmmaker, along with actress Terri J. Vaughn and Netflix, are all named in a lawsuit that claimed the She The People comedy series is based on information from an unfinished documentary and infringed on the trademark of a Mississippi nonprofit organization.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 June 2025
In a tragic accident, Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis in 1997, leaving behind an unfinished second album and a legion of devastated family, friends and fans.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop in Greece, revealing a trove of unfinished projects and other curiosities.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The filmmaker, along with actress Terri J. Vaughn and Netflix, are all named in a lawsuit that claimed the She The People comedy series is based on information from an unfinished documentary and infringed on the trademark of a Mississippi nonprofit organization.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 June 2025
In a tragic accident, Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis in 1997, leaving behind an unfinished second album and a legion of devastated family, friends and fans.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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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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