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
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Apple released its first public beta of iOS 18 on Monday, meaning adventurous iPhone owners can begin testing the company’s (unfinished) work for free.
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Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Both are still unfinished products with much polishing left to endure.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024
The penthouse was sold in an unfinished state, allowing the unnamed buyers to customize the space to their needs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
An unfinished basement has the potential to be turned into a luxurious private sanctuary for relaxing and/or entertaining, perhaps a movie theater, yoga studio, and fitness suite, or for additional guest or staff accommodations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
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Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Both are still unfinished products with much polishing left to endure.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024
The penthouse was sold in an unfinished state, allowing the unnamed buyers to customize the space to their needs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
An unfinished basement has the potential to be turned into a luxurious private sanctuary for relaxing and/or entertaining, perhaps a movie theater, yoga studio, and fitness suite, or for additional guest or staff accommodations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
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unfinished
adjective
un·fin·ished
ˌən-ˈfin-isht
: not finished
especially
: not brought to the desired state
unfinished furniture
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