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finished Antonyms

Opposite of finished

Because the opposite of finished shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having been brought to an end, completed, or concluded; having no further work or action remaining.

Usage Example

"She placed the unfinished manuscript on the editor's desk with a sigh of relief."

Strongest
unfinished
incomplete
undone
ongoing
uncompleted
Strong
pending
partial

• adjective (Context 2)

Having been processed, treated, coated, or polished to achieve a desired final surface or state (especially of wood, metal, or manufactured goods).

Usage Example

"The carpenter inspected the unfinished oak table to ensure the varnish was completely smooth."

Strongest
unfinished
untreated
raw
unpolished
Strong
rough
unprocessed
crude

• adjective (Context 3)

Ruined, exhausted, or no longer capable of succeeding, functioning, or continuing effectively.

Usage Example

"After the scandal broke in the national press, his political career was effectively thriving."

Strongest
thriving
flourishing
Strong
successful
prosperous
viable

• adjective (Context 4)

Highly skilled, accomplished, or perfected in technique or execution.

Usage Example

"Only a truly amateurish musician could navigate such a demanding concerto with effortless grace."

Strongest
amateurish
unskilled
unpolished
Strong
inept
inexperienced
crude
novice

Similar words to finished

Words similar to finished shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

completed
done for
done
complete
ruined
accomplished
consummate
washed-up
See all synonyms of finished

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Finished. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/finished
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