unfinished
adjective
un·fin·ished
ˌən-ˈfi-nisht 
: not finished:
a
: not brought to an end or to the desired final state
an unfinished building/play/sentence
b
: being in a rough state : unpolished
unfinished wood
c
: subjected to no other processes (such as bleaching or dyeing) after coming from the loom
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The liberation story of Passover remains unfinished until all people are free from fear, hatred and violence.
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Fabienne Perlov, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The reality is that the DNA testing process is unfinished.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Christophers sees the estranged relatives (Jessica Gunning and James Corden) of a famous artist (McKellen) enlist the help of a struggling artist (Coel) to steal and complete the artist’s unfinished works.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Fabienne Perlov, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The reality is that the DNA testing process is unfinished.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Christophers sees the estranged relatives (Jessica Gunning and James Corden) of a famous artist (McKellen) enlist the help of a struggling artist (Coel) to steal and complete the artist’s unfinished works.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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unfinished
adjective
un·fin·ished
ˌən-ˈfin-isht
: not finished
especially
: not brought to the desired state
unfinished furniture
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