half-formed

Example Sentences

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He also told Ball he may go back into the recording studio to work on "some things that are half-formed or were never finished".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Similarly, in “The Head,” the women’s family tells her to just ignore the half-formed thing in the toilet that calls her “mother.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022

He’s still not giving what you’d call a fully fleshed performance, but the gawky enthusiasm, impatience and casual American arrogance of the half-formed Jake fit him well, and he’s comfortable and engaging in the role.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2022

His eggs morph to fill out any half-formed meal idea or jumble of leftovers to become breakfast, lunch, and, most often, very late-night dinner.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2021

Once more he placed his half-formed bowl upon the shaping stake and, raising his elbow high, gave a sharp, firm tap.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw