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finished Synonyms

Another word for finished

Choosing another word for finished depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 completed manuscript on the editor's desk with a sigh of relief."

Strongest
completed
complete
done
concluded
Strong
finalized
accomplished
ended
fulfilled

• 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 polished oak table to ensure the varnish was completely smooth."

Strongest
polished
Strong
treated
coated
varnished
processed
dressed
refined

• 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 ruined."

Strongest
ruined
done for
washed-up
Strong
doomed
kaput
bankrupt
destroyed
spent
exhausted

• adjective (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
accomplished
consummate
polished
masterly
Strong
skilled
expert
proficient
refined
virtuoso

Opposites of finished

The opposite of finished shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unfinished
incomplete
untreated
undone
amateurish
unskilled
thriving
raw
See all opposites of finished

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