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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Villanueva added that the number of unfilled sworn positions at the department has risen since he was sheriff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The survey also showed a modest increase in unfilled orders and significantly longer delivery times, while inventories increased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
But a new research note imagines much of those unfilled jobs will go to humanoid robots.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
A new post of vice-president that was created this April remains unfilled.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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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