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My drawing is unfinished.
What does Unfinished mean?
Unfinished means not finished yet.
Dictionary definition
Unfinished means not complete or not done yet.
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Unfinished in a sentence
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The unfinished paragraph needed one more detail and a closing sentence.
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An unfinished project can still show strong thinking if the plan and first steps are clear.
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Practice 1
What does unfinished mean?
Unfinished describes work, objects, or tasks that are not complete.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unfinished?
Incomplete is close in meaning because it means missing needed parts.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unfinished?
Finished is the direct contrast because unfinished means not finished.
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WordUnfinished.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnfinished means not finished yet.
ExampleExample: My drawing is unfinished.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · fin · isht
- Strongest beat
- fin
- Ending
- isht
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fin.
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Synonyms
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incompleteUse when something is missing parts.
undoneUse when something has not been finished.
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Hint for students
Unfinished means not done yet. Look for clues that work is missing a step, detail, ending, or final check.
Common mix-up
Unfinished is not the same as bad. Something unfinished may be good work that still needs more time or another part.
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Write one sentence that shows unfinished without using the word unfinished. Then underline the clue words that show something is not complete yet. Example: The poster had a title and pictures, but the explanation box was still empty. Clue words: title and pictures, but, explanation box, still empty Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not complete yet?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The unfinished paragraph needed one more detail and a closing sentence." Why does unfinished fit better than complete?
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