unassembled

Still in pieces

Unassembled describes something that has not been put together, typically a product sold in parts requiring construction: The unassembled furniture came in a flat box.

It implies the pieces exist but await assembly, distinguishing it from something that was never meant to be assembled or that has been taken apart.

kit

flatpack

Disassembled goods for self-assembly

instructions · manual · precut · modular · hardware · box · package · unpack · set · shipping

furniture

flatpack

Disassembled goods for self-assembly

  • IKEASwedish home-goods chain
  • bookshelfFurniture for storing volumes
  • deskFurniture for writing

cabinet · wardrobe · shelving · bed-frame · table · chair · nightstand · dresser · dowels · panels

incomplete

unfinished

Not yet complete

unformed · inchoate · rudimentary · half-done · pending · awaiting · unbuilt · unmade · uncompleted

state

loose

Not firmly secured

unattached · unconnected · detached · apart · unjoined · unfastened · broken-down

Categories
Opposites
state of construction

unassembledassembled

Brought together as group

put together · constructed · built · preassembled · finished

Family

unassemble

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G