unaccomplished

An unaccomplished writer stares at a blank page.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not completed: "unaccomplished" describes something that has not been finished or brought to a state of completion.
   • Lacking skill or talent: "unaccomplished" can also refer to a person who is not skilled, talented, or successful in a particular area.

Usage Examples

• Not completed:

  • The building remained unaccomplished after the contractor went bankrupt. (The building was not finished.)
  • Her unaccomplished goals frustrated her greatly. (Her goals were left incomplete.)

• Lacking skill or talent:

  • He was an unaccomplished musician, unable to play any instrument well. (He lacked musical skill.)
  • Despite his efforts, he remained an unaccomplished writer. (He was not a successful or skilled writer.)

Advanced Usage

• "unaccomplished task": a task that has not been achieved or carried out.

  • The unaccomplished task of cleaning the garage weighed on his mind. (The cleaning job was still not done.)

• "unaccomplished person": a person who has not achieved notable success or skill.

  • She felt like an unaccomplished person compared to her highly successful siblings. (She considered herself lacking in achievements.)

Variants and Related Words

• Accomplished (adj): skilled, successful, or completed.

  • She is an accomplished pianist. (She is highly skilled.)

• Accomplish (verb): to achieve or complete something.

  • He worked hard to accomplish his goals. (He succeeded in finishing them.)

• Unaccomplishment (n): the state of being unaccomplished.

  • His unaccomplishment in the project was due to lack of planning. (The project was not completed.)

Synonyms

• Incomplete: not finished or lacking some part.

  • The report was incomplete without the final chapter. (It was not fully done.)

• Unfinished: not brought to an end or final state.

  • The painting remained unfinished on the easel. (It was not completed.)

• Inept: lacking skill or ability.

  • He was inept at cooking, often burning the food. (He lacked skill.)

• Untalented: lacking natural ability or talent.

  • The untalented actor struggled to find roles. (He had no talent.)

Antonyms

• Accomplished: skilled or completed.

  • She was an accomplished lawyer. (Highly skilled.)

• Finished: brought to a complete end.

  • The project was finished on time. (Completed.)

Related Idioms

• "leave something unaccomplished": to not finish a task or goal.

  • He left his degree unaccomplished when he dropped out of college. (He did not complete his degree.)

• "an unaccomplished life": a life lacking notable achievements.

  • He regretted his unaccomplished life, filled with missed opportunities. (His life had few successes.)