Unfulfilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfulfilling

[ ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪlɪŋ ]

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feeling

Not providing satisfaction or fulfillment; leaving one feeling dissatisfied or unsatisfied.

Synonyms

disappointing, unrewarding, unsatisfying

Examples of usage

It was an unfulfilling experience that left me wanting more.
The job turned out to be unfulfilling, and I decided to seek new opportunities.

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result

Not achieving the desired or expected outcome; falling short of expectations or goals.

Synonyms

disappointing, inadequate, unsatisfactory

Examples of usage

The project ended in an unfulfilling manner, with incomplete results.
This book had an unfulfilling ending that left readers unsatisfied.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfulfilling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insatisfatório

🇮🇳 असंतोषजनक

🇩🇪 unbefriedigend

🇮🇩 tidak memuaskan

🇺🇦 незадовільний

🇵🇱 niesatysfakcjonujący

🇯🇵 満たされない

🇫🇷 insatisfaisant

🇪🇸 insatisfactorio

🇹🇷 tatmin edici değil

🇰🇷 불만족스러운

🇸🇦 غير مرضي

🇨🇿 neuspokojivý

🇸🇰 neuspokojivý

🇨🇳 不令人满意的

🇸🇮 neizpolnjujoč

🇮🇸 ófullnægjandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлықсыз

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი

🇦🇿 qaneedici olmayan

🇲🇽 insatisfactorio

Word origin

The word 'unfulfilling' is a modern adjective formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the verb 'fulfill,' which originated from Old English 'fullfyllan,' meaning 'to complete or carry out.' The concept of feeling unfulfilled or unsatisfied has been a part of human experience throughout history, as people have always sought fulfillment and satisfaction in various aspects of life.