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unfilled Antonyms
Opposite of unfilled
Because the opposite of unfilled shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having no incumbent or occupant (of an office, job, or role).
Usage Example
"Several teaching positions at the district's new high school remain filled ahead of the fall semester."
Strongest
filled
occupied
staffed
Strong
taken
• adjective (Context 2)
Not having anything inside; not made full.
Usage Example
"She left a stack of filled pastry shells on the counter to cool before adding the custard."
Strongest
filled
full
Strong
stuffed
packed
loaded
• adjective (Context 3)
Not yet supplied, processed, or completed (of a commercial order, prescription, or need).
Usage Example
"Supply chain delays left the manufacturer with a growing backlog of filled customer orders."
Strongest
filled
fulfilled
completed
Strong
satisfied
executed
Similar words to unfilled
Words similar to unfilled shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
vacant
empty
open
unoccupied
unmet
unfulfilled
outstanding
unstaffed
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unfilled. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unfilled