INCOMPLETE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

incomplete

adjective

ˌin-kəm-ˈplēt

Definition of incomplete

as in deficient

lacking some necessary part an incomplete puzzle that has several pieces missing

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Recent Examples of incomplete City of Denver But incomplete records keep the layout of some sections a mystery today. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Therapists operate in an environment of intense time pressures while saddled with incomplete information. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Throughout the hearings, residents expressed concern that Earthrise’s application was incomplete, did not account for wetlands on the 96 parcels and that the company did not work with township road officials regarding access. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Congress is not known for moving super fast in its decision-making, which could leave the incomplete ballroom-slash-military complex in limbo for a while. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incomplete

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Yet researchers have found that nearly a third of adults in the United States are iron deficient.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
In a deficient area, the exception is exposed, and to last, the exception must be exceptional somewhere else.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of deficient

Adjective

Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
August’s full sturgeon moon will align with a partial lunar eclipse this week, producing a stunning cosmic sight for sky-gazers.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of partial

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The artifacts included eight deformed sickles, one intact sickle, part of a sword blade, ornament fragments, three ingots and two unfinished objects.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The real estate listing includes photos that show some of the rooms in the house remain unfinished.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

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