UNFULFILLED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

unfulfilled

adjective

Definition of unfulfilled

as in frustrated

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Recent Examples of unfulfilled 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 Europe has pledged to boost Ukraine’s funding, though its needs remain largely unfulfilled as US support dwindles. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Political candidates are increasingly worried about the high fuel prices, which some — who are running on platforms seeking to capitalize on the president’s unfulfilled promises and low approval ratings — are seizing as a central campaign issue. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled

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Adjective

Scholten told Semafor that experience positions Turek to convert frustrated Republicans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Some parents became so frustrated with the district’s position that the school board vote devolved into shouting from the audience as board members tried to speak over the crowd, video from the meeting showed.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

Unfortunately for fans who had been eagerly hoping to see Skarsgård’s wicker member up close and personal in the film, they might be slightly disappointed.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Anyone hoping Luka's generosity would carry over to the concession stands inside would be sorely disappointed.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappointed

Adjective

His tenure has left a vacuum in the center, with a profoundly disillusioned French public gravitating toward extremes.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
As Democrats seek to energize Black voters—a key constituency that has traditionally supported the party—the candidates’ appearances also aim to re-engage voters who may currently feel disillusioned with the Democratic Party.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

Adjective

Hilton is counting on voters like Summer Behan, a former Democrat, to not only vote for him but persuade other disenchanted voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The state persistently ranks near the bottom nationally on poverty, crime and public education, and disenchanted voters are pleading for change.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disenchanted

Adjective

In a recent Ipsos-BVA poll, 85% of respondents said that France was in decline, and 98% were dissatisfied with the present state of the country.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026
Somebody in a previous crowd left dissatisfied because Friday’s visit from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation was a complaint inspection.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

Ulf the White growing increasingly discontented with Rhaenyra’s demands.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of discontented

Adjective

The Panthers trailed, 33-6, at halftime in front of an aggrieved home crowd that rained boos on them at several junctures.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
The actor worked with Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers to adapt the true story of a radio news broadcaster and an aggrieved kidnapper with modern-day parallels to figures like Luigi Mangione.

— Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggrieved

Adjective

But litigation could be financially ruinous to Taylor & Byrne, as Nick learns from a disgruntled Bernard (Steve Furst), the firm’s finance guy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Too few sun loungers for the 116 rooms mean the charming pool staff are endlessly placating displaced and disgruntled sunbathers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of disgruntled

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