unfulfilled

[ uhn-fool-fild ]

adjective

1. not carried out or done:

   many unfulfilled requests.

2. not yet achieved:

   his unfulfilled dreams.

3. not happy or satisfied, from not having achieved one’s desires or full potential:

   I was feeling unfulfilled in my job.

unfulfilled

/ ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld /

adjective

1. not completed or achieved

   unfulfilled ambitions

2. not having achieved one's potential or desires

Other Words From

• unful·filling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfulfilled¹

un- ¹ + fulfill + -ed ²

Example Sentences

I’m proud to be a part of a cultural movement which I think is trying to hold this country up to its spectacular, unfulfilled aspiration of inclusion and opportunity for all.

From Los Angeles Times

A lot is riding on the Cybercab for Musk, who has been selling unfulfilled promises of autonomous vehicles for years.

From Los Angeles Times

"While it emphasises the unsung and vital presence of mothers, Nightbitch doesn't probe the broader societal devaluation that actually causes women to feel unfulfilled."

From BBC

Political broken hearts — unfulfilled promises on immigration reform, schools that continue to fail, worsening housing inequities — are why Latinos are so apathetic about elections, I argued.

From Los Angeles Times

His dream for Scottish independence remains unfulfilled, but its pursuit reshapes Scottish politics to this day.

From BBC

Related Words

• bare
• incomplete
• unadorned
• undeveloped