Synonyms of incomplete

incomplete

adjective

ˌin-kəm-ˈplēt 

as in deficient

lacking some necessary part

an incomplete puzzle that has several pieces missing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deficient
• partial
• unfinished
• fragmentary
• fragmental
• flawed
• half
• imperfect
• damaged
• halfway
• injured
• broken
• spoiled
• uncompleted
• impaired
• sketchy
• marred
• unassembled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complete
• entire
• full
• whole
• perfect
• intact
• integral
• unbroken
• flawless
• undamaged
• unimpaired
• finished
• uninjured
• unmarred
• completed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incomplete

In other words, some histories are incomplete, fragmented textual absences that live in people’s faces and gestures. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

The defensive picture, however, would have been incomplete if Madubuike was unable to return. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Conjuring fantasies is one of humanity’s most ancient arts — a sacred creative practice — but without earthly rooting, the symphony is incomplete. — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

But even with more access than the independent examiner had, the state could still face limitations if witness information is incomplete or the body’s condition prevents firm conclusions, experts said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026