unfinished
She left the painting unfinished.
The painting was not completed.
Not completed or finished
The project remains unfinished due to lack of funding.
The project is not completed because there is no money.
He submitted an unfinished draft of his report.
He turned in a report that was not fully completed.
Often used to describe tasks, projects, or creative works that are incomplete.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe incomplete tasks or projects.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'unfinished' to describe something that is not fully completed, not something that is partially done but acceptable.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'unfinished,' from 'un-' (not) + 'finished' (completed).
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe physical objects, tasks, or abstract concepts that are not fully completed.