Unfinished

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/

Definitions of unfinished

noun something that has not been completed or finished

Example Sentences

A1 The unfinished painting sat in the corner of the room.

A2 I was disappointed to see the unfinished project on my desk.

B1 The unfinished novel had been sitting on the author's desk for months.

B2 She decided to abandon the unfinished business and start fresh.

C1 The artist's unfinished masterpiece was displayed in a prestigious gallery.

C2 The architect's unfinished design drew both praise and criticism from experts.

adjective not complete or concluded; not finished

Example Sentences

A1 The painting was unfinished, with only the outline sketched in.

A2 The homework assignment was left unfinished on the desk.

B1 The novel remained unfinished as the author struggled to find inspiration.

B2 The construction project was left unfinished due to budget constraints.

C1 The negotiations were left unfinished as both parties failed to reach a compromise.

C2 The symphony remained unfinished, leaving music enthusiasts longing for its completion.

Examples of unfinished in a Sentence

formal The artist left the painting unfinished due to lack of inspiration.

informal I started reading the unfinished novel last night and couldn't put it down.

slang I have so many unfinished projects on my plate right now, it's overwhelming.

figurative The unresolved conflict between them left their relationship feeling unfinished.

Grammatical Forms of unfinished

past tense

unfinished

plural

unfinished

comparative

more unfinished

superlative

most unfinished

present tense

unfinished

future tense

will be unfinished

perfect tense

has/have been unfinished

continuous tense

is/are being unfinished

singular

unfinished

positive degree

unfinished

infinitive

to be unfinished

gerund

unfinished

participle

unfinished

Origin and Evolution of unfinished

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'unfinished' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'finished' meaning 'completed'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unfinished' has retained its original meaning of something that has not been completed or concluded since its first known use in 1250. However, its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as art, literature, and construction projects.