Ufullkomne

Ufullkomne is a Norwegian adjective form meaning not complete or imperfect. It is used to describe things, plans, data, or beings that lack completeness, perfection, or sufficiency. In practical use, ufullkomne typically appears before plural nouns, for example ufullkomne løsninger (incomplete solutions) or ufullkomne data (incomplete data). The word can also function as part of a noun phrase referring to imperfect things in a general sense, such as de ufullkomne.

Etymology

The term is formed from the prefix u- meaning not, combined with fullkommen (complete or perfect). The construction is common in Norwegian for creating adjectives that express negation or absence of a quality.

Usage

Ufullkomne is common in everyday language, especially when discussing shortcomings, unfinished work, or limitations. It is frequently paired with nouns in technical, academic, or evaluative contexts, such as ufullkomne krav (incomplete requirements) or ufullkomne resultater (imperfect results). The word carries a neutral tone and does not inherently imply moral judgment; it simply denotes incompleteness or imperfection.

See also

fullkommen, ufullstendig, imperfekt, data quality

Note

While ufullkommen is the standard adjective meaning imperfect or incomplete, ufullkomne is its plural form used with plural nouns.