UN-FINISHED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

unfinished

adjective

Definition of unfinished

as in native

not completed They sell unfinished furniture at the flea market.

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Recent Examples of unfinished As America marks its 250th birthday, with so many of the country’s problems seeming unsolvable, Borchardt reminds us that impossible sometimes just means unfinished. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Unclear Borders And Undefined Beds A garden without clear edges can appear unfinished and unkempt, no matter how healthy the plants may be. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Her words prove true throughout his interview, during which Glover opens up for the first time about his life with Alzheimer's disease, often toggling between unfinished thoughts and poetic personal tangents. — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Investigators believe the unfinished roof of the second floor may have collapsed because of poor construction. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfinished

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The duo, known for fictional young adult content on YouTube, plans to keep leveling up their material while keeping it native to the internet.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Once the phone’s native audio was passed through Nomono’s system through the enhanced lavalier recording, his voice came through clearly while the ambient street sound stayed present but no longer overwhelming.

— Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of native

Adjective

Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
How to Eat Shred raw Brussels sprouts and use in a coleslaw or salad.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

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