What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncompleted
Example
The construction of the building remains uncompleted due to budget constraints. [uncompleted: adjective]
Example
She left the puzzle uncompleted and went to bed. [uncompleted: past participle]
incomplete
Example
The report was marked incomplete because it lacked the necessary data. [incomplete: adjective]
Example
The painting remained incomplete due to the artist's sudden illness. [incomplete: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incomplete is more commonly used than uncompleted in everyday language. Incomplete is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while uncompleted is less common and refers to specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncompleted and incomplete?
Both uncompleted and incomplete are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
