DNF
2 antonyms for DNF — opposites grouped by meaning.
Abbreviation — Did not finish: a result recorded for a competitor who starts a race or event but fails to complete it.
Antonyms
finisher
classified finish
How to use DNF
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
record a DNF
DNF the race
DNF rate
DNF list
Standard in official race results, where it appears beside a competitor's name instead of a time. The reading sense is casual and belongs to book communities online.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DNF and DNS?
DNF means did not finish: the competitor started but stopped before the end. DNS means did not start: they were entered but never crossed the start line.
Is a DNF better or worse than last place?
In results terms a DNF sits below every classified finisher, because finishing at all earns a position and often points. Many athletes still take a DNF deliberately to avoid injury when the day is clearly lost.
Does DNF count as a race result?
It is recorded, but it is not a placing. Your name appears in the results with DNF instead of a time, and most rankings and points systems award nothing for it.
