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unfinished Antonyms
Opposite of unfinished
Because the opposite of unfinished shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not yet completed, concluded, or brought to an end.
Usage Example
"The author left several finished manuscripts on her desk when she retired."
Strongest
finished
complete
completed
done
Strong
concluded
accomplished
settled
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a natural, raw surface that has not been painted, varnished, sanded, or otherwise treated (especially of wood, metal, or building spaces).
Usage Example
"We bought an finished oak table so we could stain it to match the rest of our dining room furniture."
Strongest
finished
polished
Strong
treated
varnished
painted
refined
Similar words to unfinished
Words similar to unfinished shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
uncompleted
incomplete
untreated
unpolished
undone
unpainted
unvarnished
half-done
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unfinished. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unfinished