unfulfilled

adjective

un·​ful·​filled ˌən-fu̇(l)-ˈfild How to pronounce unfulfilled (audio)
also -fə(l)-
Synonyms of unfulfillednext
: not fulfilled:
a
: not filled : unsatisfied, unmet
… vital unfulfilled needs of the nation …—Harry S. Truman
b
: not carried out : not accomplished or finished
unfulfilled goals
unfulfilled shipments
c
: not converted into reality
an unfulfilled promise
d
: not having reached a point of satisfaction or happiness
… a family that includes a supportive yet equally unfulfilled wife …—Matt Roush

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The polling firm’s subsequent reports describe a steady deterioration in sentiment as the months passed and expectations of a democratic transition remains unfulfilled. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 The promise of American socialism is still unfulfilled, but this is a country in which almost anything can be resisted, rethought, and reinvented. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Opponents also argue the measure echoes previous transportation tax initiatives that are still partially unfulfilled, such as RTD’s 2004 FasTracks measure. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Yes, as the season of presidential politics grinds on to the November showdown, a promising but unfulfilled new ABC situation comedy called Spin City puts its own spin on the hype and hope associated with the political game. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfulfilled was in the 14th century

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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfulfilled. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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