unfulfilled
Americanadjective
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not carried out or done.
many unfulfilled requests.
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not yet achieved.
his unfulfilled dreams.
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not happy or satisfied, from not having achieved one’s desires or full potential.
I was feeling unfulfilled in my job.
adjective
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not completed or achieved
unfulfilled ambitions
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not having achieved one's potential or desires
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After a series of career successes—such as launching a network of charter schools in Mississippi and Tennessee—he found himself, in his mid-30s, out of shape and unfulfilled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
That’s largely due to a number of unfulfilled promises from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who advertised serious progress with Tesla’s robotaxis late last year.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
His reasoning stemmed from undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, but how much weight does his theory hold?
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Brazil’s 2014 World Cup construction projects were a disaster, with construction projects running over budget and infrastructure promises left unfulfilled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Unconsciously he rubbed his own abdomen, recalling the pain of its unfulfilled needs.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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