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unfinished Synonyms

Another word for unfinished

Choosing another word for unfinished depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not yet completed, concluded, or brought to an end.

Usage Example

"The author left several incomplete manuscripts on her desk when she retired."

Strongest
incomplete
uncompleted
Strong
undone
half-done
ongoing
pending
Weak
unfulfilled
unsettled

• 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 untreated oak table so we could stain it to match the rest of our dining room furniture."

Strongest
untreated
Strong
unpolished
unpainted
unvarnished
raw
rough
crude
unrefined

Opposites of unfinished

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

finished
complete
completed
done
polished
treated
varnished
concluded
See all opposites of unfinished

• Nearby Words

unfiltered
unfindable
unfinishable
unfinished
unfired
unfit
unfitness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unfinished. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unfinished
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