unfinished
- 01 B1 Intermediate
describing a task or piece of work that is not yet done.
referring to a task, project, or piece of work that has been started but not brought to a conclusion.
Simple“I have some unfinished business to take care of before I can leave.”
In context“The author left behind several unfinished manuscripts that were eventually edited and published by his estate years after his death.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
describing a surface, like wood, that has not been painted or polished.
referring to a material or object that lacks a final protective or decorative coating such as varnish, paint, or polish.
Simple“The unfinished wooden table looked very natural in the garden.”
In context“The architect specified unfinished concrete for the interior walls to achieve a raw, industrial aesthetic throughout the building.”
From un- + finished.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.