uncompleted

adjective

un·​com·​plet·​ed ˌən-kəm-ˈplē-təd How to pronounce uncompleted (audio)
: not brought to an end or to the desired final state : not completed
an uncompleted portrait/project
an uncompleted crossword puzzle

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Davenport allegedly used school funds for uncompleted construction projects awarded to a business partner, Jonathan Ballew. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Rack acquired the defunct company outright, mobilized crews, and began fulfilling every uncompleted job. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 17 June 2025 On July 31, 2023, Matt Wolf received news that no documentarian wants to hear: The subject of his uncompleted film was dead. Time, 31 July 2023 Their stores are also unable to provide good customer service, with tasks such as the regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment also going uncompleted. Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncompleted

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncompleted was in 1513

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“Uncompleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncompleted. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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