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unfulfillability

[ ˌʌnfʊlfɪləˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in psychology

The state or quality of being unable to be satisfied or fulfilled.

Synonyms

inability to satisfy, unsatisfactoriness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unfulfillability	Use in situations where something cannot be fulfilled or achieved. This term is often used to describe objectives, dreams, or expectations that are inherently unattainable. The unfulfillability of his dream to become an astronaut made him reconsider his career path. She lamented the unfulfillability of the company's ambitious goals.
unsatisfactoriness	Used when describing a state or quality that lacks the properties to provide satisfaction. This term has a mildly negative connotation and often refers to a general sense of disappointment or inadequacy. The unsatisfactoriness of the service at the restaurant was apparent to everyone. She couldn't ignore the unsatisfactoriness of her current living situation.
inability to satisfy	Applicable in scenarios where there is a failure to meet needs or expectations. This phrase often refers to a deficiency in capability or resources. His inability to satisfy the requirements of the job led to his dismissal. The company's inability to satisfy customer demands resulted in declining sales.

Word

Description / Examples

unfulfillability

Use in situations where something cannot be fulfilled or achieved. This term is often used to describe objectives, dreams, or expectations that are inherently unattainable.

The unfulfillability of his dream to become an astronaut made him reconsider his career path.
She lamented the unfulfillability of the company's ambitious goals.

unsatisfactoriness

Used when describing a state or quality that lacks the properties to provide satisfaction. This term has a mildly negative connotation and often refers to a general sense of disappointment or inadequacy.

The unsatisfactoriness of the service at the restaurant was apparent to everyone.
She couldn't ignore the unsatisfactoriness of her current living situation.

inability to satisfy

Applicable in scenarios where there is a failure to meet needs or expectations. This phrase often refers to a deficiency in capability or resources.

His inability to satisfy the requirements of the job led to his dismissal.
The company's inability to satisfy customer demands resulted in declining sales.

Examples of usage

Her constant search for perfection led to a sense of unfulfillability.
The unfulfillability of his desires left him feeling empty and restless.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in philosophy

The philosophical concept that certain desires or goals are inherently impossible to achieve or fulfill.

Synonyms

impossibility of fulfillment, inherent unattainability.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unfulfillability	This word can be used in formal or academic discussions to describe a situation where something cannot be fulfilled or achieved because of inherent flaws or external factors. Due to the project's unfulfillability, the team decided to abandon it. The unfulfillability of his promises became clear over time.
impossibility of fulfillment	This phrase is suitable for more explanatory or descriptive contexts, often used to clearly communicate that something cannot be accomplished or met. The impossibility of fulfillment of the contract terms was evident from the start. They discussed the impossibility of fulfillment of the requirements set by the clients.
inherent unattainability	This term is best used in formal discussions, often in academic or technical writing, to indicate that something is fundamentally unattainable from the start. The inherent unattainability of the theoretical model was a crucial point of the discourse. Understanding the inherent unattainability of their goals helped realign the team's strategies.

Word

Description / Examples

unfulfillability

This word can be used in formal or academic discussions to describe a situation where something cannot be fulfilled or achieved because of inherent flaws or external factors.

Due to the project's unfulfillability, the team decided to abandon it.
The unfulfillability of his promises became clear over time.

impossibility of fulfillment

This phrase is suitable for more explanatory or descriptive contexts, often used to clearly communicate that something cannot be accomplished or met.

The impossibility of fulfillment of the contract terms was evident from the start.
They discussed the impossibility of fulfillment of the requirements set by the clients.

inherent unattainability

This term is best used in formal discussions, often in academic or technical writing, to indicate that something is fundamentally unattainable from the start.

The inherent unattainability of the theoretical model was a crucial point of the discourse.
Understanding the inherent unattainability of their goals helped realign the team's strategies.

Examples of usage

The idea of unfulfillability challenges the notion of universal happiness.
Existentialists often explore the theme of unfulfillability in their works.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfulfillability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impossibilidade de cumprimento

🇮🇳 पूर्ति न होने की संभावना

🇩🇪 Unerfüllbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan untuk memenuhi

🇺🇦 невиконуваність

🇵🇱 niemożliwość realizacji

🇯🇵 履行不可能性

🇫🇷 impossibilité de réalisation

🇪🇸 imposibilidad de cumplimiento

🇹🇷 yerine getirilemezlik

🇰🇷 이행 불가능성

🇸🇦 استحالة التنفيذ

🇨🇿 neproveditelnost

🇸🇰 neuskutočniteľnosť

🇨🇳 无法履行性

🇸🇮 neizvedljivost

🇮🇸 óframkvæmanleiki

🇰🇿 орындалмаушылық

🇬🇪 შეუსრულებლობა

🇦🇿 yerinə yetirilməməzlik

🇲🇽 imposibilidad de cumplimiento

Etymology

The word 'unfulfillability' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', the root word 'fulfill', and the suffix '-ability' indicating the state or quality of being. It emerged in the late 20th century within the fields of psychology and philosophy to describe the concept of being unable to achieve satisfaction or fulfillment. The term highlights the complex nature of human desires and the limitations that may prevent their realization.