finished
10 antonyms and opposites of finished, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Completed; done.
Antonyms
How to use finished
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “finished” mean?
The word “finished” means completed; done. In plain terms, either "complete" or, informally, "beyond saving/over.".
How do you pronounce “finished”?
“Finished” is pronounced FIH-nihsht (/ˈfɪnɪʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “finished” in a sentence?
Here is “finished” used in a sentence: “The renovation is finally finished after six months.”
What is another word for “finished”?
Words with a similar meaning to “finished” include concluded, completed, complete, done, ended and in the books.
What is the opposite of “finished”?
The opposite of “finished” — its antonyms — are half-finished, unfinished, continuing, ongoing and unbegun.
What part of speech is “finished”?
“Finished” is an adjective.
Is “finished” a common word?
“Finished” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “finished” have?
“Finished” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completed; done.
What is the difference between 'finished' and 'done'?
In most everyday use they mean the same thing — a task that is complete. 'Done' is a little more informal and flexible, while 'finished' can stress that something has been fully carried through to its end. Both work in sentences such as 'I'm finished' or 'I'm done'.
What is the opposite of 'finished'?
The direct opposite is 'unfinished', meaning something still incomplete or left partly done. Depending on context, words like 'ongoing', 'in progress', or 'started' can also serve as opposites, describing work that has begun but not yet reached its end.
Can 'finished' mean more than just completed?
Yes. Besides meaning 'done', 'finished' can describe something given a final surface or polish, as in a well-finished piece of furniture. Informally, it can also mean ruined or with no future left — saying a career is 'finished' means it is over, not merely complete.