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

Subtle frays give garments an unfinished look, while embroidery, crochet and eyelet nod to slow fashion. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025

An unfinished tract of town homes is viewed from the air on May 22, 2023, over Isleton, California. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025

Martin may have left Westeros unfinished, but in this sunbaked enclave, his world-building continues apace — one real estate acquisition at a time. —Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025

The unfinished grounds featured stables near the area where the Rose Garden sits today, and a small fence that separated the Executive Mansion from the publicly accessible area to the south. —Kyler Alvord, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unfinished

• unfinished business

Rhymes for unfinished

• semifinished
• undiminished
• diminished
• refinished
• finished

Kids Definition

unfinished

adjective

un·​fin·​ished ˌən-ˈfin-isht 

: not finished

especially : not brought to the desired state

unfinished furniture