unfinished
gb/ʌnfˈɪnɪʃt/ us/ʌnfˈɪnɪʃt/
A2
英語
~ 8400
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
not complete or done yet
Not finished yet; still in progress or not fully done.
用法パターン：
[something] is unfinished
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"I am unfinished"* when they mean their work is not done. It is more natural to say *"My work is unfinished"* or *"I haven't finished yet."* Also, *unfinished* is usually used before a noun (*unfinished work*) or after *be* (*The work is unfinished*), not before a verb.
類義語
incomplete (A bit more formal; emphasizes that something is missing or not whole.)
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not done (Very informal, spoken; a simple way to say something is unfinished.)
対義語
finished (General opposite; something that is fully done.)
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completed (Slightly more formal; often used for projects, tasks, or official work.)
コロケーション
unfinished work
|unfinished project
|unfinished task
|unfinished building
|unfinished painting
|unfinished homework
テーマ
daily life
|work
|study
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The report is still unfinished, so we can't send it to the client yet.
- They had to walk through an unfinished part of the building to reach the office.
- I hate leaving emails unfinished in my drafts folder.
- The artist died young, leaving many of his paintings unfinished.
- Dinner was interrupted, and the table was covered with unfinished plates of food.
学習者向け例文
- My homework is unfinished, so I need more time.
- The house is still unfinished, and we cannot live there yet.
- Please do not leave the form unfinished.
- He closed his laptop with three unfinished emails on the screen.
adjective
B2
property
2
not settled or resolved yet
Not fully solved or decided; still a problem, question, or feeling that is not closed.
用法パターン：
[someone] has unfinished business (with [someone]/from [time])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think *unfinished business* is only about work or companies. It is often about personal or emotional issues that are not solved. Also, do not say *"He is an unfinished"* when you mean *"He has unfinished business"* or *"His story is unfinished."*
類義語
unresolved (Common for problems and conflicts; slightly more formal than *unfinished*.)
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incomplete (Stresses that something, especially a story or process, does not yet have an ending.)
対義語
resolved (Used for conflicts or problems that have been successfully dealt with.)
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settled (Suggests that an issue or argument is finally agreed or decided.)
コロケーション
unfinished business
|unfinished story
|unfinished conversation
|unfinished argument
テーマ
emotions
|conflict
|relationships
|work
例文
- The film ends with a sense of unfinished business between the two main characters.
- He went back to his hometown to deal with some unfinished business from his past.
- Our argument last week feels unfinished; we still need to talk.
- There is still unfinished business before the peace agreement can be signed.
- Her book leaves several plot lines unfinished, which some readers find frustrating.
学習者向け例文
- I feel we have some unfinished business to talk about.
- The meeting ended with many questions unfinished.
- The story feels unfinished because we never learn what happens to the hero.
- Their fight is unfinished, so they still do not speak to each other.
adjective
B2
property
3
lacking final detail or polish
Not in its final, polished form; still rough and missing final detail or surface treatment.
用法パターン：
[something] is left in an unfinished state
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this sense with simply *not done*. In this sense, the thing can be almost complete in function but still called *unfinished* because style, quality, or surface is not final. For example, an *unfinished table* can still be used, but it has no final paint or polish.
類義語
rough (Suggests an early or basic form, especially for drafts and sketches.)
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unpolished (Highlights that style or surface has not been made smooth, elegant, or professional.)
対義語
polished (Emphasizes smoothness and refinement in style, performance, or surface.)
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refined (Suggests carefully improved and made more elegant or exact.)
コロケーション
unfinished draft
|unfinished script
|unfinished surface
|unfinished wood
|unfinished version
|unfinished sketch
テーマ
art
|construction
|arts_entertainment
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The director released an unfinished cut of the movie for test audiences.
- Her novel still feels unfinished, especially in the last few chapters.
- The table is made of unfinished wood, which you can stain any color you like.
- He posted an unfinished draft of the article by mistake.
- Critics said the performance was powerful but technically unfinished.
学習者向け例文
- This is only an unfinished draft of my essay.
- We walked on an unfinished floor with no tiles.
- The song sounds unfinished; the ending is not clear.
- The wall has an unfinished surface, so it looks rough.
adjective
C1
property
4
not fully developed or mature
Not fully grown or developed in ability or personality; still at an early stage.
用法パターン：
[someone] is an unfinished [person/artist/player]
よくある間違い：
This sense is less common and somewhat figurative. Learners may overuse it for people instead of more natural words like *inexperienced* or *immature*. Use it mainly when talking about a person’s skills, art, or emotional growth, not just about work they have to do.
類義語
immature (Often emotionally or socially not fully grown; can sound critical.)
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unformed (Suggests ideas, style, or character are still taking shape.)
対義語
mature (Fully developed, especially emotionally or in behavior.)
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seasoned (Used for people with much experience and well-developed skills.)
コロケーション
an unfinished player
|an unfinished artist
|an unfinished writer
|emotionally unfinished
テーマ
people
|psychology
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He is still an unfinished player, but his potential is obvious.
- The book shows the work of an unfinished writer who later became a master.
- She described herself as emotionally unfinished and still learning who she is.
- The young team is talented but clearly unfinished at this level.
- Critics saw the early poems as the voice of an unfinished artist.
学習者向け例文
- He is an unfinished player and needs more training.
- Her style is interesting but still unfinished.
- I feel emotionally unfinished and still growing.
- At twenty, he is talented but unfinished as a leader.
文法
辞書形
unfinished
IPA
GB/ʌnfˈɪnɪʃt/
US/ʌnfˈɪnɪʃt/
音節・強勢
un - fin - ished （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (fin)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: unfinished
関連語
Core family
finish
verb A2
finished
adjective
表現
unfinished business
1/ʌnfˈɪnɪʃt bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
matters not yet resolved or completed
Problems, tasks, or emotional issues that are not finished or solved, especially from the past.
例文
- She went back to her old school to take care of some unfinished business.
- The movie ends with a lot of unfinished business between the two brothers.
- Before I leave this job, I want to clear up all my unfinished business.