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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Look for spaces in your home that are unfinished, such as the basement or garage, where vertical storage won’t feel out of place.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
But To Lam’s comments underlined that the reconciliation remains unfinished.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The property is not directly on the water, and the basement is unfinished.
—Alicia Napierkowski, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Their luxury lodging turned out to be unfinished FEMA tents, and gourmet food was actually boxed cheese sandwiches.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
But To Lam’s comments underlined that the reconciliation remains unfinished.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The property is not directly on the water, and the basement is unfinished.
—Alicia Napierkowski, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Their luxury lodging turned out to be unfinished FEMA tents, and gourmet food was actually boxed cheese sandwiches.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfinished
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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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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