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 Without a well-fitting T-shirt or tank, an ensemble can fall flat or look unfinished. — Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The last little bit before Dadeland South is also unfinished and awaiting the end of station construction, so users must navigate a narrow alley between fences and then a maze of signs and traffic cones to reach it. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Dress Your Windows Bare windows can often come across as unfinished. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 Like Bishop and Lowell, Ellison and Murray begin corresponding in 1947, writing comradely letters about their unfinished novels. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfinished

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Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
No one yet knows just how New Zealand’s native birds will fare if a mass outbreak occurs.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of native

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Some are lively, with stylish boutique hotel openings that draw a trendy crowd; the very best ones, in my opinion, are laid-back, too unpolished for TikTok, and probably a bit of a pain to get to.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026
As Kay and Downs told IndieWire, HBO itself saw the upstart TV creators as unpolished talent with a quick ear for dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, but with no idea of how to structure a season of TV.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 July 2026

Definition of unpolished

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Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Instead of a plain linen pant, look for a pair with interesting design details, like stripes, a bold color, or a raw hem, as seen on the Banana Republic pair below.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 July 2026

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