unfinished
UK: ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt | US: ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt
adj. not completed or brought to an end
adj. lacking some element of polish or refinement
The word "unfinished" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the root "finish" (from Old French "finiss-," stem of "finir," meaning "to complete") and the suffix "-ed" (used to form adjectives). The prefix "un-" negates the state of being finished, while "-ed" turns the verb "finish" into an adjective. This structure reflects a straightforward Germanic pattern of negation and adjectival derivation, common in English since the Middle Ages.
The artist left the painting unfinished, with broad strokes still visible.
Her novel remains unfinished due to a lack of inspiration.
The construction site was littered with unfinished buildings.
He handed in an unfinished draft, hoping for feedback.
The symphony’s unfinished movement left the audience curious.