Definition of unfinished
: not finished:a : not brought to an end or to the desired final stateb : being in a rough state : unpolishedc : subjected to no other processes (such as bleaching or dyeing) after coming from the loom
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And climate change was the great unfinished business of his first term.
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Rosen’s unfinished business has been at the center of community controversy for years.
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After Corey Lewandowski met with Donald Trump in the Oval Office in May, someone was waiting outside with a bit of unfinished business.
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The home features an unfinished garden level basement, granite countertops, and hardwood floors throughout.
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A 30,000-square-foot structure is seen unfinished in Los Angeles Wednesday, May. 31, 2017.
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The Wall Street Journal reports on Flynn's pro-Turkey work: an unfinished documentary designed to improve the country's image.
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Furthermore, Martin's series was—and remains—unfinished.
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There was still some unfinished business on Sunday, as Erik Zabel’s second place in the stage was enough to give him the green jersey of best sprinter for the sixth year in succession, dashing the hopes of Australian challenger Stuart O’Grady.
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UNFINISHED Defined for English Language Learners
unfinished
playDefinition of unfinished for English Language Learners
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: not completed : not finished
UNFINISHED Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of unfinished for Students
: not finished
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