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

This could also attract unwanted publicity for unfinished deals, leading to even longer delays as organizations push off their state filing date, Sullivan said. —Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

The film is framed in the style of a TV documentary special, supposedly left unfinished after its host, paranormal researcher Masafami Kobayashi (Jin Muraki), went missing while investigating the title phenomenon. —Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025

Behind-the-scenes clips of Grande during this time surfaced online last year, showing her and Cynthia Erivo practicing on the unfinished Shiz University set. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

Convoys of pickup trucks kick up dust past unfinished warehouse shells. —Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 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