unfilled

/ ʌnˈfɪld /

adjective

1. (of a container, receptacle, etc) not having become or been made full

   unfilled stomachs

2. (of a job, role, etc) not occupied

3. (of a cake, doughnut, etc) with no filling

   unfilled choux pastry will freeze

Example Sentences

Having skilled teachers is key to learning, and students attending high-needs, high-poverty schools tend to have newer, less experienced teachers, or worse, an unfilled vacancy filled by substitute teachers.

From Los Angeles Times

As Westminster ponders what impact last week's reshuffle might have on the direction and instincts of the government, and its capacity to deliver, the resignation of Angela Rayner leaves one still unfilled vacancy.

From BBC

The employee said the data showing “active” unfilled positions was “current and up-to-date for last week.”

From Salon

It was caused by what the NHS called a "perfect storm" of unfilled appointments at donor centres and increased demand following a cyber-attack, which affected services in London.

From BBC

The state sector is struggling with recruitment and retention and unfilled vacancies are at a record high.

From BBC

Related Words

• vacant