Meaning & Definition of word "Unfinished"
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Unfinished
/ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/
adjective:
- 1. Not fully developed or resolved.
- Example: The novel felt unfinished, lacking a proper conclusion.
- 2. Not completed or brought to a final state.
- Example: The artist left the painting unfinished, with only the background complete.
- 3. Having not been processed or refined.
- Example: The project was abandoned in its unfinished state, without any further funding.
- 4. Characterized by flaws or gaps due to lack of completion.
- Example: His unfinished speech left the audience confused about his true intentions.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'finished' from Middle English 'finisshen'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unfinished business:
Tasks or matters that remain unresolved.
unfinished symphony:
An artistic work, often music or literature, that is incomplete.
unfinished journey:
A process or path that is still ongoing or yet to be completed.
Related Words
complete:
Having all necessary parts or elements; finished.
finish:
To bring to an end; to complete.
completion:
The act or process of finishing something.
Slang Meanings of unfinished
Meaning: Projects that are still in the air or not concretely planned.
Example Sentence: That app idea is still unfinished; we need to get it into production.
Meaning: Creative works that feel like they're lacking closure.
Example Sentence: His last novel feels unfinished, like he just stopped writing.