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un⋅fin⋅ished

[uhn-fin-isht]
–adjective
1. not finished; incomplete or unaccomplished.
2. lacking some special finish or surface treatment, as polish, paint, etc.
3. (of cloth) not sheared following the looming process.
4. (of worsted) given a slight nap.

Origin:
1530–40; un- 1 + finished


un⋅fin⋅ished⋅ness, noun
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un·fin·ished   (ŭn-fĭn'ĭsht)   
adj.  
  1. Not brought to an end; incomplete: unfinished business.

  2. Not having received special processing, such as dyeing or varnishing: unfinished furniture.

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