adj
unfulfilled
adj
1
Not satisfied; feeling that one's goals or desires haven't been achieved.
"She felt unfulfilled in her career despite the high salary."
2
Not yet carried out or delivered, as with a promise or order.
"The contract's terms remained unfulfilled after months of delay."
How to Use Unfulfilled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft wanting more, or (for a promise or order) not yet completed.
Common pairings
unfulfilled promise
unfulfilled potential
feel unfulfilled
Word Forms
more unfulfilled comparative, most unfulfilled superlative
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Etymology
From un- + fulfilled.