unfilled
Britishadjective
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(of a container, receptacle, etc) not having become or been made full
unfilled stomachs
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(of a job, role, etc) not occupied
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(of a cake, doughnut, etc) with no filling
unfilled choux pastry will freeze
Example Sentences
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Products must turn faster through a central warehouse, and there is a greater risk that spoilage or production hiccups result in unfilled orders, executives and employees said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
His final masterstroke—bullying the world into saluting his greatness by executing an incredible comeback—will once again remind him that the maw at the center of his being remains unfilled.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Analysis by BBC News shows that there were more than 4,000 unfilled places on the course between 2016 and 2024-2025.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
It has a lot of business to catch up on, with more than 6,800 unfilled jet orders.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
As for our wants, they are many and unfilled, for who is so rich or compassionate as to supply them?
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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