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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The transcript reveals the students’ unfinished thoughts and panic over finding Kernodle’s unconscious body.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Some unfinished vehicles were parked in storage until chips could be installed.
Between the lines: The North American auto industry is deeply integrated, with finished vehicles and auto parts flowing freely across borders.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Just an unfinished vision, left in the sands of Arrakis.
—Aj Thomas, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The example up for bid, J-10, was an unfinished chassis that was sold as part of a two-car package to Shelby mechanic Charles Agapiou and his brother, Kerry, in 1969.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Some unfinished vehicles were parked in storage until chips could be installed.
Between the lines: The North American auto industry is deeply integrated, with finished vehicles and auto parts flowing freely across borders.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Just an unfinished vision, left in the sands of Arrakis.
—Aj Thomas, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The example up for bid, J-10, was an unfinished chassis that was sold as part of a two-car package to Shelby mechanic Charles Agapiou and his brother, Kerry, in 1969.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfinished
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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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