unfinished
/ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not finished. — Not completed; unresolved.
Adjective
Examples
unfinished business
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not finished. — Not having had any finish or finishing (such as coating or polishing) applied.
Adjective
Examples
unfinished furniture
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unfinished” mean?
Not finished. — Not completed; unresolved.
Is “unfinished” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.