incomplete

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
US: /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

  1. Not finished or whole; lacking some parts.

    1. The puzzle is incomplete, some pieces are missing now.
    2. Her application was incomplete because she forgot to include her references.

  2. Not as good or successful as it could or should be.

    1. His performance was incomplete, he needs practice more now.
    2. The project feels incomplete without addressing the environmental impact assessment.

Synonyms

unfinished imperfect deficient

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incomplete" in English means: Not finished or whole; lacking some parts., Not as good or successful as it could or should be..

The phonetic transcription of "incomplete" is /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/ in British English and /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incomplete": unfinished, imperfect, deficient.

Example usage of "incomplete": "The puzzle is incomplete, some pieces are missing now.". More examples on the page.