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unfinished

/ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    A state or condition of being incomplete or not fully developed.

  • noun

    A work of art that is not yet finished.


Pronunciation
  1. /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/



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Antonyms

finished
Synonyms

half-finished , incomplete
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unfinished
harness , harass , marquis , parris
Variants
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unfinished , unfinished business
Etymology
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The word 'unfinished' comes from the Old English word 'unfinnan', which means 'to find out, to discover'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that is incomplete or not yet finished.


Trivia
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  1. The famous painting 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh was considered 'unfinished' during his lifetime but is now considered a masterpiece.

  2. The term 'unfinished business' refers to tasks or projects that have not been completed before someone passes away.


Related Concepts
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  1. work in progress: A project or task that is still being developed or completed.

  2. draft: An early version of a written or artistic work that is not yet finished.


Culture
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In art and literature, the concept of the 'unfinished' can represent a sense of mystery or intrigue, as the viewer or reader is left to imagine what might have been. It can also reflect the impermanence of life and the creative process.

How to Memorize "unfinished"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an incomplete puzzle or a painting with missing pieces. Imagine what the finished product might look like.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unfinished' with the idea of a work in progress or a draft.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym U-N-F-I-N-I-S-H-E-D: Unfinished, Not Finished, Incomplete, Still Has Elements, Dynamic.


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