the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not finished, not brought to an end; imperfect; incomplete; left in the rough; wanting the last hand or touch
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Not finished; not complete; not brought to an end; imperfect.
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adj. not brought to the desired final state
adj. lacking a surface finish such as paint
adj. not brought to an end or conclusion
Word Usage
"In it, I present my personal assessment of the current national mood concerning race relations and issue a set of concrete challenges that form what I call the unfinished business of building One America."