Synonyms for

Incomplete

Verb / ˌɪnkʌˈmpli:t / Another word for incomplete — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not having all the necessary parts or not finished

Synonyms & similar words

complete uncomplete uncompleted unfinished partial imperfect deficient lacking fragmentary broken unexecuted inchoate undeveloped unaccomplished unfulfilled unperfected unpolished unripe unsettled unresolved unsatisfied unsatisfactory unsuccessful

Synonyms by register

Formal

deficient unfulfilled partial wanting

Informal

not done half-baked not all there

Literary

lacking wanting unaccomplished

Antonyms

complete finished whole entire full total perfect

Common collocations

  • incomplete data
  • incomplete information
  • incomplete sentence
  • incomplete list
  • incomplete work
  • incomplete answer
  • incomplete understanding

Word family

noun incompleteness
adverb incompletely

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are not finished or whole, such as data, information, or tasks. Can sometimes imply a lack of something essential.

Example sentences

  1. Incomplete homework assignments can lead to lower grades.
  2. The painting is incomplete without the finishing touches.
  3. Her collection is incomplete because she's missing a rare comic book.
  4. The recipe is incomplete without the secret ingredient.
  5. The bridge collapsed because of incomplete construction.

Quotes

  • An incomplete life is a worthless sentence in the Book of Time. - Toba Beta
  • The world is an incomplete construction and we are the unfinished product. - Bryant McGill
  • The history of an incomplete revolution will be written by the enemy. - Thomas Sankara

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