Unfulfilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfulfilled
[ ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld ]
feeling or goal
Not achieved or realized; not fulfilled.
Synonyms
unaccomplished, unattained, unmet, unrealized.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unfulfilled |
This word is often used to describe dreams, desires, or potential that have not been achieved or satisfied, often with a sense of emotional longing or disappointment.
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unmet |
This word is commonly used in reference to needs, expectations, or requirements that have not been satisfied or fulfilled. It often has a sense of deficiency or necessity.
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unrealized |
This word generally refers to potential, plans, or intentions that have not been brought to fruition or achieved. It is often used in financial or investment contexts.
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unaccomplished |
This word typically refers to tasks or goals that have not been completed or achievements that have not been reached. It's often used in a more general or objective sense.
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unattained |
This word is usually used to describe goals or statuses that have not been reached. It often implies a level of effort that was made but did not succeed.
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Examples of usage
- The unfulfilled promises left the employees feeling disappointed.
- She had many unfulfilled dreams and aspirations.
- The unfulfilled potential of the young athlete was evident to all.
- The unfulfilled expectations led to a sense of dissatisfaction.
- The unfulfilled desire for adventure lingered in his mind.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfulfilled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não realizado
- não cumprido
- insatisfeito
🇮🇳 अपूर्ण
🇩🇪 unerfüllt
🇮🇩 tidak terpenuhi
🇺🇦 нездійснений
- невиконаний
- незадоволений
🇵🇱 niespełniony
- niewykonany
- niezrealizowany
🇯🇵 未達成の (みたっせいの)
🇫🇷 non réalisé
🇪🇸 no cumplido
🇹🇷 yerine getirilmemiş
🇰🇷 이루어지지 않은
🇸🇦 غير محقق
🇨🇿 nenaplněný
🇸🇰 nenaplnený
🇨🇳 未满足的 (wèi mǎnzú de)
🇸🇮 neizpolnjen
🇮🇸 óuppfylltur
🇰🇿 орындалмаған
🇬🇪 ჩაუხდენელი
🇦🇿 yerinə yetirilməmiş
🇲🇽 no cumplido
Etymology
The word 'unfulfilled' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'fulfill', ultimately deriving from the Old English word 'fyllan' meaning 'to fill'. The concept of 'unfulfilled' has been present in language to describe unmet expectations or unrealized potentials throughout history.
See also: fulfilled, fulfilling, fulfillingly, fulfillment, unfulfillability, unfulfilling.