Half-done

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Semicompleted. not-comparable
"You'll not be leavin' my jobsite when the job's but half-done!"
2
Half-cooked; less than well-done. humorous, not-comparable
"Near-synonyms: medium rare, medium; undercooked"

Synonyms

;abandoned deserted disregarded half-finished ignored

Example

"He got tired of the work, and left it half-done."

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